configuring php to send mail on windows

wheres me jumpa

im using the mail() function. ive used this before and know if i uoload this to my hosting account it will work.

however im doing a project for college and need to be able to send mail from my own server.

im getting the following error..

Warning: mail(): Failed to connect to mailserver at "localhost" port 25, verify your "SMTP" and "smtp_port" setting in php.ini

can anyone point me in the right direction,

should also point out im using windows xp pro, iis and php4

Ph3n0m

find your php.ini file and make the following changes

[mail function]
; For Win32 only.



and change your SMTP from "localhost" to your mail server, i.e. mail.college.com

wheres me jumpa

thanks Ph3n0m,

but is there anyway i can set up my own mail server?

im guessing i cant use the college mail sever.

daymobrew

It possible that you will be able to use the college mail server since the stuff you will have outgoing mail. One way to find out - try it.

Having said that, they might have closed access to avoid the server being used as a spam relay, but, if you are on the internal college network, such restrictions may not apply to you.

wheres me jumpa

well im actually working from a lab where we log in as admins so it might work. ill give it a go tomorrow, thanks guys.

Webmonkey

try using your ISP's server, smtp.iol.ie, mail2.eircom.net etc. they should work I think

wheres me jumpa

right ive been asking around and it turns out i should be able to use the college server with a small bit of persuasion!

thanks for your help