Email not working

[glenmac]

When I try send an email using PHP it won't work. I've tried reinstalling the latest version of PHP hoping that would fix it to no avail.I'm running IIS 5 server.I've recently changed ISPs and think that may have something to do with it. All help will be much appreciated.

Glen

http://lantzvillecomputers.ca

 

[sundance1980]

They have nothing to do with it. Change your mail setting in php.ini file to reflex your new isp.

 

[glenmac]

I've tried using my IP instead of "local host" for my smtp server but ti still doesn't work.

Glen

http://lantzvillecomputers.ca

 

[sleipnir214]

On what type of system are you running PHP?

If it's a unix-like OS, you won't communicate to your SMTP server through a socket. You'll use something like the ubiquitous sendmail application to inject email directly into the MTA's outbound queue.



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[glenmac]

I'm runnihg Win 2K server with IIS 5 for my web server. The Mail() function used to work fine but has stopped for some reason. I have

[mail function]
SMTP = localhost ; for Win32 only
smtp_port = 25
sendmail_from= Glen ; for Win32 only

in my php.ini file in my winnt dir.

Glen

http://lantzvillecomputers.ca

 

[sleipnir214]

Your "SMTP" setting is set to "localhost" are you running a mail server on your web server?

"sendmail_from" is set to "Glen". I believe it should read "glen@somedomain.fu"



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[glenmac]

The smtp server is a default mail server for IIS 5. It is not as complex as a full blown mail server like an exchange server but does send mail using smtp and port 25. The mail function used to work fine with these settings. I beleive the send mail entry in php.ini is just for naming purposes si the recipient of the message knows who it's from.

Glen

http://lantzvillecomputers.ca

 

[ingresman]

What's your error message ?, are you sure that the SMTP server is in fact localhost relative to the web server ?

 

[glenmac]

The only message I get is "mail error" when using my BB . I am sure that localhost is the smtp server as localhost brings up my homepage. To see for yourself you could go to

http://lantzvillecomputers.ca/Forums/index.php

and try register. As I said it used to work perfectly and oviously PHP is working or the BB wouldn't work at all.

Glen

http://lantzvillecomputers.ca