Test that email works on a PHP server

If you’re unsure as to whether or not your PHP server is configured for sending email, then this simple script is for you. 

Create test-email.php

// FILE: test-email.php

<?php 
    ini_set( 'display_errors', 1 );
    error_reporting( E_ALL );
    $from = "john@somedomain.com";
    $to = "YOUREMAILADDRESS";
    $subject = "PHP Mail Test script";
    $message = "This is a test to check the PHP Mail functionality";
    $headers = "From:" . $from;
    mail($to,$subject, $message, $headers);
    echo "Email test sent";
?>

Upload the file and test 

1. Place the file in your public_html folder or where ever the root of your site. 
2. Go to: somedomain.com/test-email.php
3. Ensure you received the test email

Important: Don’t forget to delete the file when you’re done testing, it’s publicly available.