How to Install MailForm on macOS

MailForm is an open-source project available on GitHub that helps you create PHP-based email forms easily. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of installing MailForm on your macOS machine.

Prerequisites

Before installing MailForm, you will need the following installed in your macOS:

• Git
• PHP
• Composer

Installation Process

Follow the steps below to install MailForm on your macOS:

1. Open the Terminal app on your macOS.

2. Navigate to the directory where you want to install MailForm.

3. Clone the MailForm repository from GitHub using the following Git command:

   git clone https://github.com/Feuerhamster/mailform.git
   

4. Navigate to the directory you just cloned:

   cd mailform
   

5. Install the required PHP dependencies using Composer:

   composer install
   

6. Copy the sample configuration file and adjust it to your needs:

   cp config.sample.php config.php
   

   You will now have a config.php file that you can configure.

7. Test the installation by running the following PHP built-in development server command:

   php -S localhost:8000
   

   You should see the following message: "Listening on http://localhost:8000."

8. Open your browser and visit http://localhost:8000 to see the MailForm homepage.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed MailForm on your macOS!

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install MailForm on your macOS machine. You can now start creating PHP-based email forms for your web applications with ease. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, feel free to seek help from the MailForm community on GitHub.