Is PHPMailer secure?

Is PHPMailer secure?

PHPMailer doesn’t create/use any SQL itself, nor does it have anything to do with javascript, so it’s secure on those fronts. It is often used alongside code that does both, but that’s not PHPMailer’s concern. It applies filtering to headers in order to avoid header injection attacks, and (as far as I’m aware!)

Why PHPMailer is used?

PHPMailer can use a non-local mail server (SMTP) if you have authentication. Further advantages include: It can print various kinds of error messages in more than 40 languages when it fails to send an email. It has integrated SMTP protocol support and authentication over SSL and TLS.

Where is PHPMailer installed?

Installing PHPMailer

1. Log into your server via SSH.
2. Make sure you’re in your user’s home directory. [server]$ cd ~
3. Unzip the file. [server]$ unzip master.zip. This creates a directory named PHPMailer-master.
4. Rename this directory. [server]$ mv PHPMailer-master PHPMailer.

How do I know PHPMailer version?

Your composer. lock file will show you which version you currently have, or you can open the VERSION file which will show you the version number you’ve got – or if you have a very old version that predates the VERSION file, look in the source files instead – they will also say what version they are.

Does WordPress use PHPMailer?

PHPMailer is an open-source code that is used for sending emails from PHP applications. It is used by CMS like WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla. PHPMailer is the best PHP mail library alternative of PHP mail() function.

How can I send mail faster in PHP?

E-mail delivery methods

1. PHP mail() function.
2. SMTP server relay.
3. Sending urgent messages by doing direct delivery to the destination SMTP server.
4. Sendmail program.
5. Qmail, Postfix, Exim, etc..
6. Microsoft Exchange pickup folder.
7. Putting all recipients in Bcc headers.
8. External Web services.

How do I get PHPMailer error?

use try { as above use Catch as above but comment out the echo lines } catch (phpmailerException $e) { //echo $e->errorMessage(); //Pretty error messages from PHPMailer } catch (Exception $e) { //echo $e->getMessage(); //Boring error messages from anything else! }

What is the latest version of PHPMailer?

PHPMailer

Original author(s)	Brent R. Matzelle
Stable release	6.3.0 / 2021-02-19; 6 months ago
Written in	PHP
Operating system	Cross-platform
Available in	47 languages

How do I use Mailtrap in WordPress?

If you have never used Mailtrap before, you can create a free account in just three clicks. Then go to your Mailtrap inbox, copy the necessary settings like hostname, port, your username, and password, and paste them to the WordPress settings file or appropriate plugin tab. Then compose an email and send it.