programguru Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 I have an interesting situation, and it's mainly in regards to php function mailto(). If I am using this function on a web server that works and is configured for php. I am assuming (knowing) that this function does not rely on the actual account I created this on. For example, if the host account has no email addresses configured, and the MX records are not correct, I could still send email with mailto() correct? I would think the function should not be affected by anything else that's configured about the account so long as php is working as normal. The reason I have this question is I had a friend who was configuring his the MX records for his mail accounts, and he claimed the online forms using mailto() stopped working. I figured he was just not able to receive mail, but he claimed all other emails were coming through fine on the other accounts.. Can anyone shed some light on this mailto() and if it really relies on the account and not so much php for mail-ability? Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/39288-mailto-would-it-really-affect-an-rh-server-send-ability/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaface Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 mailto() isnt a function in PHP, it is mail(), and it relies on php's mail-ability. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/39288-mailto-would-it-really-affect-an-rh-server-send-ability/#findComment-189396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
programguru Posted February 20, 2007 Author Share Posted February 20, 2007 That's what I was referring to. Thanks. mail() is correct Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/39288-mailto-would-it-really-affect-an-rh-server-send-ability/#findComment-189398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
programguru Posted February 20, 2007 Author Share Posted February 20, 2007 So basically, I could have a hosting account setup w/ no default email address - everything deleted, create a mail() script, and I could "push" mail out as normal with a form? Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/39288-mailto-would-it-really-affect-an-rh-server-send-ability/#findComment-189403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
willpower Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 i believe that to be the case...yes Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/39288-mailto-would-it-really-affect-an-rh-server-send-ability/#findComment-189413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
programguru Posted February 20, 2007 Author Share Posted February 20, 2007 willpower, that's what i was thinking also. and it appears that way from testing i have done. i just wanted anyone else's feedback, so at least i have another view on it. i think it really boils down to how the mail() function actually works. it does not seem to rely on traditional smtp services.. im still "digging" for info on this one! Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/39288-mailto-would-it-really-affect-an-rh-server-send-ability/#findComment-189432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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