Nuke 7.9 Can't send mail

Worker Joined: Dec 03, 2005 Posts: 153

Hi all

I have looked through loads of help files, but can't find one that will explain what I need to do to be able to send mail from php nuke 7.9

I have a windows server 2003 with IIS running, php4 and mysql.

I have 2 websites running, 1 running phpnuke and the other running phpBB.

I can send e-mail from the phpbb forum through my local ISP, so I know that port 25 is not blocked, however, Everything works fine on the nukesite, but, I cant send mail from phpnuke 7.9

Could you please explain what settings I need and where they need to go. I have looked at my php.ini ( I have 2 files in my c:\php4) one called php.ini-dist and the other called php.ini-recommended both have the following in them.

[mail function]
; For Win32 only.
SMTP = localhost
smtp_port = 25

; For Win32 only.
;sendmail_from = me@example.com

To send mail through my ISP I need a username and pass. (which i have used for the phpBB forum)

I would rather have users activate there account from an e-mail posted too them.

Any advise would be appreicated, I had a nice head of hair, now I look like Homer Simpson.

Many thanks
Scorp

Site Admin/Owner Joined: Aug 27, 2002 Posts: 17088

First of all, normally your php.ini file needs to be in your windows root folder. Then, without a mail server of your own, you have to use your ISP for out-going mail. There are a number of mail servers for windoze. Just Google Smile

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 5:20 pm

Hi Raven

Thanks for the fast reply.

I have renamed php.ini-recommended to php.ini and placed it into the windows root folder, I still need to findout the commands for the php.ini file so it sends mail out. I need the password command and username command for this. An example would be great if possible.

[mail function]
; For Win32 only.
SMTP = localhost (would I replace localhost with blueyonder.co.uk ?)
smtp_port = 25

; For Win32 only.
;sendmail_from = me@example.com

Within the Admin setup page for phpbb all I had to put was my Username, Password and SMTP address of my ISP and that would send mail out. (which works well)

Many thanks

Scorpious Razz

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 5:23 pm

I would try

[mail function]
; For Win32 only.
SMTP = blueyonder.co.uk
smtp_port = 25

; For Win32 only.
sendmail_from = me@example.com

Put a valid email address in the sendmail_from, of course, and uncomment the line.

Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 3:02 pm

Hi Raven

No Luck I have tryed

[mail function]
; For Win32 only.
SMTP = blueyonder.co.uk
smtp_port = 25

; For Win32 only.
sendmail_from = me@example.com

Still no mail being sent.

What would be the easiest (as I am still a noob too this) smtp to setup on windows 2003???

Many thanks

Scorp Confused

Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 3:57 pm

Did you put a legitimate emial address in sendmail_from = me@example.com ?

Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 4:32 pm

Hi Raven

The follwing is info from my php.ini file

[mail function]
; For Win32 only.
SMTP = blueyonder.co.uk
smtp_port = 25

; For Win32 only.
sendmail_from = camp-battlegroup@blueyonder.co.uk

Thats the e-mail adddress I use for the clan.

To send mail and recieve mail I a username and password. Should I insert a command for username and password???

I would scratch my head, but i have no hair left now lol

Many thanks

Scorp

New Member Joined: Dec 09, 2005 Posts: 2

hi all i have also been battling with the no send mail problems and also host my server from my home so if anyone knows the fix for this or can put me on the right path i would greatly appreciate it..

thanks
Rash

Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2005 4:22 pm

When I host from my home server, all I had to do was this. Now, the caveat is that your ISP must allow relaying on port 25. If they do not, then this will not work and you will need to install your own mail server.

[mail function]
; For Win32 only.
SMTP = earthlink.net
smtp_port = 25

; For Win32 only.
sendmail_from = valid-email-address@earthlink.net

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 5:58 pm

Hi Raven

(Still a noob)

Its been busy since I last posted, Having followed a few guides on how to get the activation e-mail sent in PHPNUKE 7.9, only for the server to crash or websites not being able to be viewed ( oh dear ) I have installed DeskNow, still no joy so I tried Mailenable, guess what, lol, still can't get any to send out e-mails or the activation e-mail. I have a phpbb forum works great, send e-mails for new accounts and mass e-mail to all members.

When I setup phpbb forum I had to type in my SMTP details, IPS, username, password, I know that my ISP does not block port 25.

Right to the point, lol (big breath)
I wish to setup a phpnuke and be able to send e-mails, can you please advise me on how to complete this on a Windows 2000 or Windows 2003 Webserver.

If I download your RavenNuke76 will I be able to send mail. I have searched all the forums but really have not found what I need to know.

Any advise would be appreicated before I throw the system out the window (lol)

John

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 6:13 pm

John,

I am at a disadvantage here because I do not use or even own a windows server. I use strictl Apache and would recommend that to you also. phpNuke, RavenNuke76, etc. all use php and/or smtp to send email and it works right out of the box. My point? if regular nuke is not working then RN76 won't either. It's a setup issue with your server, I believe, and not the PHP application.

Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 10:19 am

try using apache2triad to setup your webserver on windows that is what i did and now my email and website all work fine from my home. it is a very nice package that has mysql ,xmail, apache and a few other bells.. love it made a home webserver setup a snap..

Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 1:04 pm

Hi Raven

Thanks for your answer. Ummm apache, I have apache but have never tried it out, Dare i try it now!!!, will give it a go, all I need to run is 4 websites, will let you know how I get on. I will install apache on win2000 system. Cheers Rashnu will give it a try out.

Happy Xmas and many thanks for all your help

John

Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 1:53 pm

Just make sure that you don't jump right into Apache 2.x. Stick with the 1.3.3x series.

Hangin' Around Joined: Jan 03, 2006 Posts: 26

BlueBottle is also another Good SMTP to use Very Happy

Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 7:47 pm

Hey Raven... Im having the Same problems... I also have the same Setup he has above, but using all the newest versions of MySQL and PHP and Apache on a win.2003 server.... i also cant get my mail system to properlly work... At BLUEBOTTLE where i have my SMTP.... it states i need to use my password too..... how do i add my password to this stuff?

[mail function]
; For Win32 only.
SMTP = earthlink.net
smtp_port = 25

; For Win32 only.
sendmail_from = valid-email-address@earthlink.net

???
I been dealing with this email problem for bout 3 years or more and havent gotten it resolved.... lollol

i get the same issue on all my versions of nuke i use... email system doesnt work in them.