Errors sending mails

[DecorativeXtras]

Hi there,

I am having problems sending mails via actinic, everytime i try to senda mail i get the error message below, i have been told it may be due to settings but am unsuer, can anyone help?

error message below:


Failed to communicate with the SMTP server.

Possible Cause:
Network transmission problems.

Recommendation:
Retry

Resolution:
If retry fails, check your SMTP settings
or contact your ISP.


The error was:
58320abl44@dial.pipex.comError returned from SMTP server (4: sorry, that domain isn't in my list of allowed rcpthosts (#5.7.1)


Command: send Filename:


Thanks all!

[NormanRouxel]

dial.pipex.com sounds like the server for your personal e-mail account.

The SMTP server set in Advanced / Network Settings should be the one your web-site host uses. Ask them if you're not sure. You need the SMTP server that a perl script running in your cgi-bin can use.


Norman

[Mike Hughes]

Try using 'localhost' as the SMTP server. That sometimes works and is always worth a try.

Mike

[Fara]

This is great. I had the exact same problem. I truely believe the problem lies with the hosting company, but they are trying to pass the ball to someone else. Anyway, I tried 'localhost' as the name of the smtp server and it worked like a charm. My site is sending and receiving email now.

Thanks for the brillient suggestion.

[easynetjohn]

Try using 'localhost' as the SMTP server. That sometimes works and is always worth a try.

Mike

Thanks so much Local host worked!!!
saved me so much time and trouble.
What I dont understand is why Actinic has been happy with
relay.clara.net as SMTP.
for the last 3 years and suddenly stops working
John