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Hey odd occurrence, that most likely is coincidence, but since i updated from 3.07 PL-1 to 3.0.8 last week, Ive been bombarded with spammers. On PL-1 i would maybe get one spammer a week, now, im getting up to 4 a day. Has anyone else noticed this? Or am i just going through a really unfortunate wav...

I would try using the subdomain.mysite.com on one of them and see if that fixes the problem. All about trial and error.

Damien

Been 7 days since i posted the original question. Figured i'd give it a bump. Unlike others who bump and bump and bump, if after this bump i dont get a result i'll let it drift off into the fog on its burial pyre.

Damien

I only purge the cache if i make changes to things. This ensures that there are no old copies of anything floating around. I would also post an announcement on the forums if i've changed cookie settings as this can affect everyone. You need to let everyone know to clear their cookies and internet hi...

Check your cookies setting in your ACP. Be under... funnily enough Cookie settings. the domain should be your website minus the www's so if its www.mysite.com in your cookie domain section you should have .mysite.com (note the dot). cookie name well phpbb3_xxxx is usually a default from memory. X be...

Your board isnt up to date either.

Damien

I have email issues as well but have no responses and tired of bumping. Anywho, in your situation have you filled out the email settings in your ACP? My issue relates to SMTP not working yet saying Error: All Ok. Try turning off SMTP on your board and see if it sends the emails. Also check your erro...

Any Ideas?

Damien

Follow the steps from here http://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopi ... #p12214455

*a link within Karls link as posted above*

Its a simple copy and paste of an extra piece of code and fixes the issues completely.

Damien

At least its not just me! Thought i was going bonkers. My board runs like a well oiled machine and yeah, saw the red "update NOW!!" and so i did. Then BAM no more emails.

Damien

Thanks Karl,

Worked a charm. Just need to sort out the email issue and I can sleep!

Damien

Support Request Template What version of phpBB are you using? phpBB 3.0.7-PL1 What is your board's URL? http://www.newbiewriters.com/forums Who do you host your board with? Server Grade How did you install your board? I used the download package from phpBB.com Is your board a fresh install or a con...

There is an update from 3.06. Can be found here

http://www.phpbb.com/downloads/olympus.php?update=1

Select 3.06 from the drop down and hit select. The correct packages will appear below.

Damien

Support Request Template What version of phpBB are you using? phpBB 3.0.7-PL1 What is your board's URL? http://www.newbiewriters.com/forums Who do you host your board with? Server Grade How did you install your board? I used the download package from phpBB.com Is your board a fresh install or a con...

Thanks!

The {S_FORM_TOKEN} addition worked a treat.

Damien