SMTP Testing Software?
Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 9:34 pm
What's a good way to test SMTP-dependent applications without using a real server? For example, I recently wanted to use a small app I found on the internet that provided a simple-but-complex approach for contact form usage. The script was great, but unfortunately, the host I wanted to put it on disabled their SMTP support. They DID have it working a few days ago, but ever since I tested a mock-up of the SMTP facilities, they have since disabled it. Ha.
In the meantime, I would like to have the ability to test programs like this without having to rely on an actual production server, but I'm unsure as to how I can go about achieving something like this. What I would like to do is somehow enable my WAMP installation that I have on my laptop to have some sort of fake SMTP server enabled within it. Having something like this, I would be able to test out things like various email confirmation processes, etc. It would be VERY handy.
Anyone know of a way to do something like this?
In the meantime, I would like to have the ability to test programs like this without having to rely on an actual production server, but I'm unsure as to how I can go about achieving something like this. What I would like to do is somehow enable my WAMP installation that I have on my laptop to have some sort of fake SMTP server enabled within it. Having something like this, I would be able to test out things like various email confirmation processes, etc. It would be VERY handy.
Anyone know of a way to do something like this?