Email settings : does SMTP runs OK ?

[philoo +]

A website with a lot of ads and trafic there is a lot of email sent : customers asking info from sellers, modification notifications, placing ad notifications, etc ...

For many reasons, I would like to use SMTP mailer instead of PHP mailer.

I tried many combinations of settings, I read previous experiences here on the the forum and at the result, I cannot make SMTP email running.

So, does anybody can confirm that SMTP email runs fine on his website ?

Is there an official "how to" or sample of running settings to show ?

[Lhotch +]

Originally Posted by philoo

So, does anybody can confirm that SMTP email runs fine on his website ?

Is there an official "how to" or sample of running settings to show ?

My test server is connected to the internet but does not run its own mail server so I use SMTP exclusively and have never had a problem. I actually recommend it when ever possible because SMTP mail is authenticated at the time its sent so is less likely to be considered spam by other web servers.

Your official how to has nothing to do with 68C. SMTP settings are all dictated by the mail server you are communicating with, 68C just asks you for the details and in turns passes them along to the mail server. What you need to do is look for a a FAQ or something for the host that you are sending mail through, I have not found one yet that does not give detailed instructions for using smtp.

[philoo +]

I will work on this SMTP question in next hours/days.

BTW, there are many testimonials in the forum about problems when trying to run SMTP also.

I use Qmail server on Linux Gentoo system ... If I find success settings I will be back here to share them

[Lhotch +]

Originally Posted by philoo

BTW, there are many testimonials in the forum about problems when trying to run SMTP also.

Thats because most people do not take the time to find the specific instructions for connecting with their SMTP mail server. Just because a lot of people have trouble doesnt mean it doesnt work.

In every instance I have helped someone setup their SMTP mail because they were having problems it has been an error on their part, not the 68C script.

[Bronxgodzilla +]

Uh, here's a testimony from one of the people whom Larry and Eric helped, when I said my SMTP "was not working" properly, some months ago. I will now update my testimony and say that it is 100% user error, in one way shape or form. It is a grueling thing, but you must go over every single input. When I found that my server had an odd need of a "+" instead of an "@" for a username, my SMTP has worked perfectly since. Meaning it was always working perfectly. I now run SMTP exculively, as does Larry.

Get with your ISP who will help you verify all your settings.

BarryG

[philoo +]

Yes you were right

As I wanted to use a remote SMTP, I had to authorize the IP adress of my 68C webserver to be relayed by the remote mailer.

It runs fine.