What should Factory::getMailer() be replaced with in Joomla 5?

General
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I have several custom Joomla components which use Factory::getMailer() to send emails, but I notice that this method is deprecated and will be unavailable in Joomla 6. I haven’t been able to find any simple instructions for how to replace Factory::getMailer() in Joomla 4+.

I have tried using Factory::getContainer()->get(MailerFactoryInterface::class)->createMailer() but this throws an error because it seems like I probably have to set up some stuff in the provider.php file and/or the component file. I can’t find any information about exactly what is required.

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To replace Factory::getMailer() in Joomla 4+ with the new mailer system, you can follow these steps:

Step 1: Update Your Code

Instead of using Factory::getMailer(), you’ll need to utilize the new mailer interface. Here’s a general approach:

  1. **Use the Mailer Factory:**Replace your deprecated code with:
php
use Joomla\CMS\Factory;
use Joomla\CMS\Mail\Mail;

$mailer = new Mail();

Set Up the Mailer:

You can configure your mailer as needed. Here’s a basic example:

php
$mailer->setSender(['your_email@example.com', 'Your Name']);
$mailer->addRecipient('recipient@example.com');
$mailer->setSubject('Your Subject');
$mailer->setBody('Your email message body.');

// Optionally, add attachments or set format
// $mailer->addAttachment('/path/to/file.txt');
// $mailer->setFormat('text'); // or 'html'

// Send the email
if (!$mailer->send()) {
    // Handle the error
    echo 'Email could not be sent.';
}

Ensure Proper Setup

You don’t need to modify provider.php unless you’re extending or customizing the mailer further. The standard configuration should work for basic usage.

Use Dependency Injection (Optional)

If you’re using Dependency Injection, you can get the mailer service from the container:

php
use Joomla\CMS\Factory;
use Joomla\CMS\Mail\Mail;

// Inside your component or class
$mailer = Factory::getContainer()->get('Joomla\CMS\Mail\Mail');

$mailer->setSender(['your_email@example.com', 'Your Name']);
// Continue as before...