form with email

indy-jones

hi there, i'm just new here. but for my site, i'd like a form, which should be filled out, and then, by clicking submit, all the info filled in in the fields will be sent to my email....

i hope it's not too difficult for u guys (for me it is) but i'd like a package with the needed stuff in it(or just an explanation what i should type in)

i have a database, MYSQL, and a server which is able to use php and mysql, so that won't be a prob, because i have a phpbb forum online too.

ps. i used the search feature on the forum, but with the info i got with that, i tried a lot with it, i can't do anything.

CannonBallGuy

It's not too difficult to do once you know the syntax for PHP, which I don't..
Thie page: http://www.netspade.com/articles/php/form-mail.xml is quite helpful, or if you rather, you can wait for someone else to help you out here because I know quite a few of the regulars here can help you.

indy-jones

thanks man, it's just what i need

kink

isnt it <form name="mail" method="post" action="mailto:myself@getlotsofmail.com">

Python

yes kink but that method doesnt just use the form to send a message. That would open up the users email program to send it.

it would need to have the action poiniting to a PHP script which would send the email.

kink

misinterpreted the post will check into this

deadfingers

hey man i have this on one of my sites, check out digitalebay.com/contact.html and its there. I have the PHP file with me as well if you need help with it just let me know, its quite simple really, in fact maybe i can even help you find the tutorial that explains this exact thing.

Viper

If you cant find anything then you could go to http://www.htmlgoodies.com
this site shows you how to do a form with an e-mail!!

CannonBallGuy

I already answered the guys question and he replied: "thanks man, it's just what i need"

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