[SOLVED] how do I notify a script when I receive an email?

[ballhogjoni]

I want to run a script when I receive an email. Does any one know how to do this?

[nankoweap]

if you're on a unix-based system, look into .forward files. not sure what to do on a windoze box.

 

jason

[premiso]

You can use the IMAP functions to check for a new email.

[ballhogjoni]

is there a way for me to create an imap email on my server and then check it locally?

[premiso]

is there a way for me to create an imap email on my server and then check it locally?

 

It depends on your server. But if you have a Mail server you should have email accounts.

 

With EMail accounts you should be able to have IMAP or POP access to them. You just need the address/username/password and you should be able to receive mail. That is how Outlook, The Bat, and Thunderbird, plus many other email clients tend to work.

 

GMail allow for POP/IMAP access I know.