How to Install PHPMailer on cPanel: A Step-by-Step Guide

 Certainly! Here's a blog post-style guide on how to install PHPMailer on a cPanel server:

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# How to Install PHPMailer on cPanel: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're working on a PHP project hosted on cPanel and need a reliable way to send emails, PHPMailer is a popular choice. In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing PHPMailer on your cPanel server.

## Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following:

1. **SSH Access (Optional):**

   - If you have SSH access, you can install PHPMailer using Composer.

   - If not, you can manually upload PHPMailer to your server.

2. **Composer (Optional):**

   - Required if you're using Composer for installation.

3. **FTP or File Manager Access:**

   - Needed for manual installation.

## Option 1: Installing PHPMailer with Composer

### Step 1: Connect to Your Server via SSH

Use an SSH client to connect to your cPanel server.

### Step 2: Navigate to Your Project Directory

Navigate to the directory where your PHP project is located.

### Step 3: Install PHPMailer Using Composer

Run the following command to install PHPMailer:

```bash

composer require phpmailer/phpmailer

```

### Step 4: Include PHPMailer in Your Project

Include PHPMailer in your PHP files:

```php

require 'vendor/autoload.php';

```

## Option 2: Manual Installation Without SSH

### Step 1: Download PHPMailer

Download PHPMailer from the [official GitHub repository](https://github.com/PHPMailer/PHPMailer) or use:

```bash

wget https://github.com/PHPMailer/PHPMailer/archive/master.zip

```

### Step 2: Upload PHPMailer to Your Server

Use FTP or cPanel's File Manager to upload the PHPMailer folder to your project directory.

### Step 3: Include PHPMailer in Your Project

In your PHP files, include PHPMailer:

```php

require 'path/to/PHPMailer/src/PHPMailer.php';

require 'path/to/PHPMailer/src/SMTP.php';

require 'path/to/PHPMailer/src/Exception.php';

```

Adjust the path based on where you uploaded PHPMailer.

### Step 4: Update Autoloading (Optional)

If you have an autoloader, update it to include PHPMailer classes.

## Conclusion

Whether you choose Composer or manual installation, integrating PHPMailer into your cPanel-hosted PHP project is straightforward. Make sure to check PHP versions for compatibility.

Remember to consult your hosting provider's documentation for specific instructions or restrictions.

Happy emailing with PHPMailer!

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