Email Problems

[djmason]

I have tried sending emails through the ulmb smtp server with outlook express and they are taking 2 hours to be delivered! anyone know whats wrong with it? Also I have setup an online shop with cubecart and the email freature in the shop will not work, I just keep getting the error message "Warning: fsockopen() has been disabled for security reasons in /hosted/subs/ulmb.com/b/a/bargainbuys/public_html/classes/smtp.php on line 87" any ideas how to fix it cos its driving me mad! Thanks:)

[UnlimitedMB]

We are aware of the smtp problem, we are still considering ideas on how to fix it.

You need to use the mail() function to send mail from php, not smtp.

To clarify: Use SMTP to send mail from your computer using outlook express
Use mail() to send mail from php.

[djmason]

Ok thanks Eric, I will try that. What settings do I need to fill in on my shop to use the mail() function? Do I still need to put in my ulmb information like I did when I tried to use smtp?

[UnlimitedMB]

The mail function requires no configuration.
Usually the script will give you option of smtp or php mail.

[UnlimitedMB]

Just to let you know, the email delay problem is fixed now.

[djmason]

Thats brilliant news, all is working fine now, have tested sending mail() from the shop and smtp from outlook express and it all arrives instantly! Many Thanks ULMB!