I'm having some trouble getting a html form to email. It is a simple form that I am wanting to use to make maintenance request with. I have tried a few php scripts, but I am unable to get them to work. I think the problem is in my server and not the scripts.

I am currently using a Linux 7.2 Red Hat server for the website with the form, and I have been trying to use a few different php scripts for the form handler. I think at this point that the problem is in the server. I don't know that it is configured to allow a mail function.

Since I am hosting the site on my own server, I can make any configuration changes I need to. I also have a Windows 2000 Adv. Server with IIS on it if there is an option available for it.

If anyone could point me in the right direction on how to setup a server to allow the mail function, I would be very appreciative.

Create a new file and paste in:

PHP Code:

<?php
phpinfo()
?>

Upload it, go to it, and search the page for sendmail.
If it's there, you can use the mail() function. If not, try asking your host to install it.

BTW- What is that thing in your icon?

It IS very amusing/distracting.....I too wish to know what it is........

You like that avatar? On other forums, it seems to help my posts get noticed.....

Anyway, I posted the phpinfo and sendmail was on there. Being that the server is mine, and I am the host, I used that little bit of info to go in and configure sendmail. I knew something on the server was not operating yet, but I did not know what function/service I needed to go into (being the linux dummy that I am).

To make a long story short, it is now running and working!!! Thanks for the help and the fast replies!!! And my avatar thanks you too!!!!

Originally Posted by yohimby

You like that avatar? On other forums, it seems to help my posts get noticed.....

No Doubt...but who/what is it?