I never mentioned Xamp. The problem I am having, is that I am not receiving, nor can I send emails from my web site. Once again, please remember that the server is being ran from a 3rd computer at my house. It is running on Windows 7. If this is my issue, then I can try to get it moved to an actual server site, and see what happens then, but I am a noob and still trying to learn all this stuff.
Things I know:
When customer's create an account, they are not getting the confirmation email sent to them from my site.
When customer's send us an email through the Contact Us page, we are not getting it.
When we email customer's through our Admin Control Panel for order updates, they are not getting them.
There are no warnings that pop up or anything. I states that it was sent, but still, nothing on either end! I gotta get this fixed, as this is very critical to a web site based business. I need communication. It is a must, but I can't figure it out.
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#22
Posted 26 March 2012, 00:23
The trouble is when you setup your server you must also setup a email service, otherwise it wont work, I assumed you were unable to setup a email service, thats why I suggested the phpMailer option as you only need a working email address to connect with that via smtp and it doesn't matter about a local mail service.
If you move to a 'actual server' then clearly that will have a mail service already installed.
I don't use windows for servers, don't like them, always use Linux, have you thought of adding Linux to the PC, it would make a better server and then I could give you a single line to install a working mail service.
If you go for Linux I recommend Ubuntu 10.10 its easier & more flexible than 11 It can be installed alongside Windows.
If you move to a 'actual server' then clearly that will have a mail service already installed.
I don't use windows for servers, don't like them, always use Linux, have you thought of adding Linux to the PC, it would make a better server and then I could give you a single line to install a working mail service.
If you go for Linux I recommend Ubuntu 10.10 its easier & more flexible than 11 It can be installed alongside Windows.
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#24
Posted 26 March 2012, 10:39
Unless you have installed a Mail Server on your home computer, then email will not work.
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Or more expensive hosting if you value your online business highly enough.
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#25
Posted 27 March 2012, 00:48
I have found a friend that has a server, that he is going to let me use some of the space on it. Hopefully all will be well after that. I will keep you guys informed. Thanks for all that you guys have done.
Once I get the email thing fixed, then it is off to work on the site a little more and get it looking better. I have had a lot of people tell me they like it and it is very easy to get around it. Main issue besides the email, is the picture sizing. That is the next step.
Once I get the email thing fixed, then it is off to work on the site a little more and get it looking better. I have had a lot of people tell me they like it and it is very easy to get around it. Main issue besides the email, is the picture sizing. That is the next step.
