mail() function

[gdk123]

Hi, I am using WAMP5 Server.I'm trying to send an e-mail from a .php script and ie6 returns this error: Warning: mail() [function.mail]: Failed to connect to mailserver at "localhost" port 25, verify your "SMTP" and "smtp_port" setting in php.ini or use ini_set() in C:\wamp\www\mailtest\sendmail.php on line 12 I checked php.ini [mail function]; For Win32 only.SMTP = localhostsmtp_port = 25; For Win32 only.sendmail_from = me@anydomain.com

[Mr_CHISOL]

Hi!If you use localhost as SMTP you need to have a SMTP-server installed on your system.If you don't know how to install (I'm not sure which server to use for Win) it or don't want to you can use either the one provided (if any) by your ISP, or perhaps gmail or similar...

[justsomeguy]

Also, when you move your script from your home computer to a server online, it will most likely already have a mail server setup and configured and you won't need to change anything in your code for the mail to work.

[SunTzu]

Hi!If you use localhost as SMTP you need to have a SMTP-server installed on your system.If you don't know how to install (I'm not sure which server to use for Win) it or don't want to you can use either the one provided (if any) by your ISP, or perhaps gmail or similar...

Hi,Do you know how is this done with gmail ?I did use smtp.gmail.com as SMTP in php.ini but nothing happens.

[astralaaron]

go herehttp://www.phpeasystep.com/phptu/23.htmlyou can download a free localhost mail server that lets you test mail programs on your localhost, just follow the steps. I have been using it and it works great.

[SunTzu]

I will try that ...Thank you.

[astralaaron]

no problem