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How can the PHP mail() function be used as an alternative to PHPMailer for sending emails?

The PHP mail() function can be used as an alternative to PHPMailer for sending emails by directly calling the mail() function in your PHP script. This function allows you to send emails using the server's built-in mail functionality without the need for any external libraries like PHPMailer. However, it is important to note that the PHP mail() function has limitations compared to PHPMailer in terms of features and flexibility.

php 
$to = "recipient@example.com";
$subject = "Test Email";
$message = "This is a test email sent using the PHP mail() function.";
$headers = "From: sender@example.com";

// Send email using the mail() function
if (mail($to, $subject, $message, $headers)) {
    echo "Email sent successfully.";
} else {
    echo "Email sending failed.";
}

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