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SMTP Testing Software?

Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 9:34 pm
by Wolf_22
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?

Re: SMTP Testing Software?

Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 2:43 pm
by Darhazer
Install SMTP server on your Windows (you can find many free programs)
The default setting is to use local SMTP so just installing approriate software should resolve the issue.