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Issue with forum email feature not delivering messages.

Issue with forum email feature not delivering messages.

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sunemoonsong
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04-07-2023, 06:03 AM
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I've been adjusting the setup for a PHPBB forum on a local Windows 7 machine with XAMPP. Most functions are running smoothly, except for email functionality. Registration confirmations and password resets work through the internal forum messaging system, but I need to use PHP's built-in mail() method instead of external SMTP. The problem is that even when I configure it correctly, no errors appear during testing. If I set up the SMTP parameters incorrectly, I receive the expected error type. You can find more details in the ACP email settings guide: http://i.imgur.com/4c8VU2I.png. Any suggestions would be appreciated! Please let me know if you need further help.
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sunemoonsong
04-07-2023, 06:03 AM #1

I've been adjusting the setup for a PHPBB forum on a local Windows 7 machine with XAMPP. Most functions are running smoothly, except for email functionality. Registration confirmations and password resets work through the internal forum messaging system, but I need to use PHP's built-in mail() method instead of external SMTP. The problem is that even when I configure it correctly, no errors appear during testing. If I set up the SMTP parameters incorrectly, I receive the expected error type. You can find more details in the ACP email settings guide: http://i.imgur.com/4c8VU2I.png. Any suggestions would be appreciated! Please let me know if you need further help.

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MrWalid72
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04-07-2023, 09:41 AM
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Create a simple PHP file that sends an email to help identify if the problem lies with server PHP configurations or something else. This can assist in diagnosing issues during hosting setups on Windows.
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MrWalid72
04-07-2023, 09:41 AM #2

Create a simple PHP file that sends an email to help identify if the problem lies with server PHP configurations or something else. This can assist in diagnosing issues during hosting setups on Windows.

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YourBoyBarcode
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04-13-2023, 12:04 PM
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Does your computer host an email server? Without one, messages can't be transmitted.
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YourBoyBarcode
04-13-2023, 12:04 PM #3

Does your computer host an email server? Without one, messages can't be transmitted.

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German04Playz
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04-13-2023, 01:34 PM
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He’ll be coming from the Gmail account. Sorry, don’t engage.
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German04Playz
04-13-2023, 01:34 PM #4

He’ll be coming from the Gmail account. Sorry, don’t engage.

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CrushJPO
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04-13-2023, 02:59 PM
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Thank you for your responses. I attempted both checks to confirm delivery, since I didn’t see any issues with the email filter. I’ll review the php.ini and mail functions again just in case. Wouldn’t that trigger a report even if everything seems fine?
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CrushJPO
04-13-2023, 02:59 PM #5

Thank you for your responses. I attempted both checks to confirm delivery, since I didn’t see any issues with the email filter. I’ll review the php.ini and mail functions again just in case. Wouldn’t that trigger a report even if everything seems fine?

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tsnyder01
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04-14-2023, 05:57 AM
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No problem. A sendmail server must be set up on your device for email transmission when you're avoiding direct SMTP usage.
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tsnyder01
04-14-2023, 05:57 AM #6

No problem. A sendmail server must be set up on your device for email transmission when you're avoiding direct SMTP usage.

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EdenMarie
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04-14-2023, 06:01 PM
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Well, it turned out to be a mistake, but ofcourse. Not completely clear on what steps got me going now, but it worked. I went wild with tweaks and kept testing—eventually paid off. Thanks a ton for your help! Next goal: figure out how to make the (U_BOARD) use an alias instead of my domain when sending emails with links. Any thoughts?
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EdenMarie
04-14-2023, 06:01 PM #7

Well, it turned out to be a mistake, but ofcourse. Not completely clear on what steps got me going now, but it worked. I went wild with tweaks and kept testing—eventually paid off. Thanks a ton for your help! Next goal: figure out how to make the (U_BOARD) use an alias instead of my domain when sending emails with links. Any thoughts?

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