Message board can not send emails

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Message board can not send emails

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Hi :)

My board version is: 3.3.2

When i try to send a test email with the Admin Control Panel it does not work. I get this error message:

Error log:
Email error
» EMAIL/PHP/mail()
/mboard/adm/index.php
Thanks in advance.
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Re: Problem sending emails

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Anyone?
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Can you post your email settings in ACP?
Compare them with the recommended settings from your host.
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There are no recommended settings from my host. The mail() function works.

:)
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Anyone?
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Try it with the SMTP settings from your host.
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It also does not work. I tested it earlier.

The php mail() function works on the server.
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Anyone?
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Re: Message board can not send emails

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Find yourself a decent host.
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The problem does not come from the host. I'm on a dedicated server :)

Anyone?
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Re: Message board can not send emails

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fanmail wrote: Sun Mar 14, 2021 7:53 pm My board version is: 3.3.1
When i try to send a test email with the Admin Control Panel it does not work. I get this error message:
but
fanmail wrote: Mon Dec 28, 2020 4:39 pm ...
my phpbb version is 3.3.2.
...
The chronology raises some questions.
Did it function properly with 3.3.2?
Why did you downgrade (and how).
How about posting the https://www.phpbb.com/support/srt/ with the necessary info?
Spelling is freeware, which means you can use it for free.
On the other hand, it is not open source, which means you cannot change it or publish it in a modified form.


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Re: Message board can not send emails

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Support Request Template
What version of phpBB are you using? phpBB 3.3.2
What is your board's URL? http://www.fanmail.biz/mboard/
Who do you host your board with? namecheap.com
How did you install your board? I used the download package from phpBB.com
What is the most recent action performed on your board? Fresh Install
Is registration required to reproduce this issue? Yes
Do you have any MODs installed? No
Do you have any extensions installed? No
What styles do you currently have installed? prosilver 3.3.2
What language(s) is your board currently using? English
Which database type/version are you using? MariaDB
What is your level of experience? Comfortable with PHP and phpBB
What username can be used to view this issue? No answer given
What password can be used to view this issue? No answer given
What actions did you take (updating your board; installing a MOD, style or extension; etc.) prior to this problem becoming noticeable? No answer given
Please describe your problem. Message board can not send emails.
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Re: Message board can not send emails

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So, is it dedicated and non-managed?
I can stop all your spam. I can upgrade or update your Board. PM or email me. (Paid support)
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Re: Message board can not send emails

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Hi, I had some trouble getting email setup with namecheap.
In your cPanel, make sure the e-mail address you used as the contact/forum e-mail address exists - you have to create the email for it to work. Then turn SMTP off.
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Re: Message board can not send emails

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Restless Rancor wrote: Sat Apr 03, 2021 9:06 am Hi, I had some trouble getting email setup with namecheap.
In your cPanel, make sure the e-mail address you used as the contact/forum e-mail address exists - you have to create the email for it to work. Then turn SMTP off.
I use Webmin 1.9. It can send emails from webmin with local mail server command and via SMTP to local mail server.

PHP mail() also works.

Dedicated server and managed by myself.
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