PHP mail error

unknowngiver · Dec 1, 2006

Hey
I just installed xamp [php mysql etc] on my PC so i can learn PHP..and i am trying to use the mail() function but i get 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:\Program Files\xampp\htdocs\email.php on line 69

Dan · Dec 1, 2006

You don't have a mail server set up on your computer so it won't work. I forget the name of a program that will do this. -looks-

TwistMyArm · Dec 1, 2006

I have a funny feeling that MercuryMail should do this for you... I could be wrong though! It's included with XAMPP so maybe you just have to run the mercury_start.bat file to start the service (then install the service properly if it's working!)?

unknowngiver · Dec 1, 2006

hm i started the mercury thing and now i get this error:

Code:

Warning: mail() [function.mail]: SMTP server response: 553 We do not relay non-local mail, sorry. in C:\Program Files\xampp\htdocs\email.php on line 69

TwistMyArm · Dec 1, 2006

There's probably a config setting to allow Mercury to relay: I don't know, I haven't used it. Just be sure to have a decent firewall if you're going to allow relaying, though

Kate · Dec 2, 2006

You need a mail server to relay your outgoing mail.
Edit your php.ini file and put your ISP's mail server address in the mailserver field

unknowngiver · Dec 2, 2006

yai thanks man:d got it working

rep+

hm another problem now
its not sending any email..it doesnt give any error but doesnt send the email either
heres my code:

PHP:

<? mail("[email protected]","test","test1","From: [email protected]"); ?>

it doesnt show any error

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