1 Topic by Bibby (edited by Bibby 2006-12-22 03:21)

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Topic: how to send mail via gmail?

hi all.

I am using punbb-1.2.14 now, and the host verder doesn't provide local smtp server.
I wrote the gmail smtp server information in the 'Options' board, but it said gmail need 'STARTTLS'.

Smartys said 'With SSL configured it's a one-line change to get SMTP with gmail working', but how can i do?
Does anyone had hacked the 'email.php' file?

Thanks. smile

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  • Smartys
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Re: how to send mail via gmail?

Assuming your version of PHP has SSL compiled in it...
FIND

if (!($socket = fsockopen($smtp_host, $smtp_port, $errno, $errstr, 15)))

CHANGE TO

if (!($socket = fsockopen('ssl://'.$smtp_host, $smtp_port, $errno, $errstr, 15)))

Now, tell me if that doesn't work and I'll look into it more: I remember that topic but not specifically what the one line change was (I think it was something like this)

3 Reply by Bibby

  • From: China
  • Registered: 2006-09-27
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Re: how to send mail via gmail?

Thanks smartys, i will try it asap.

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  • Registered: 2009-02-15
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Re: how to send mail via gmail?

Smartys your solution works perfectly, but is important to remember that secure SMTP works at 465, then you must put stmp.gmail.com:465 in the server field. yikes

  • Registered: 2009-04-21
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Re: how to send mail via gmail?

I send mail through its ID which is made on the gmail.

  • Registered: 2011-05-13
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Re: how to send mail via gmail?

Hi all.
I'm using pun bb 1.3.5 and it's grate.
But i'm having also problems with smtp server and gmail, ca can you help me waht to do, it displaying me always contact forum administrator with code...
Please fast fast fast! responss!

  • Registered: 2017-08-17
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Re: how to send mail via gmail?

I better, perhaps, shall keep silent