MichaelD
07-26-2001, 09:02 PM
I am a reseller... but I need a host!
Well, maybe!
The company I resell for has configured their server in a way that conflicts with a new application I have developed. If I can't get the issue resolved, I may need a host for my site/application that will not conflict. :)
I am looking for an experienced host! No newbies please. Small, owner run companies are fine, as long as you know what your talking about. Preferably not a reseller, because my application requires having access to the system administrator if necessary. Online account management is a must, including file access and preferably stats.
ANYWAY...
My current host requires a local address in the "from" or "to" field to send an email via ASP. One of the functions of this application is to send subscription requests for different publications.
I was able to accomplish this by using a local address as the "from" field, the subscribing address as the "reply-to" field, and the external list server address as the "to" field. Most list servers subscribe the "reply-to" address and IF it does not exist, then they read the "from" field.
To my disappointment, I have discovered that there is at least one list server (and maybe more) that does not recognize the "reply-to" field at all and goes directly to the "from" field. Thus subscribing my local address.
So I thought maybe if I used a local address as the "to" field, the subscribing address as the "from" field, and the list server address as a "CC" it would work. But, because I have an external address in the CC field the server throws a 550 (mail relay) error. I would think it would be allowed, because the "to" field is local... but I guess it isn't.
It is rather important that I find a hosting solution for this that will work, but at the same time prevent spammers from relaying mail through my smtp server.
If you have that solution or just a helpful suggestion, feel free to share. :) I can be contacted via the email button below.
Regards,
Michael
Well, maybe!
The company I resell for has configured their server in a way that conflicts with a new application I have developed. If I can't get the issue resolved, I may need a host for my site/application that will not conflict. :)
I am looking for an experienced host! No newbies please. Small, owner run companies are fine, as long as you know what your talking about. Preferably not a reseller, because my application requires having access to the system administrator if necessary. Online account management is a must, including file access and preferably stats.
ANYWAY...
My current host requires a local address in the "from" or "to" field to send an email via ASP. One of the functions of this application is to send subscription requests for different publications.
I was able to accomplish this by using a local address as the "from" field, the subscribing address as the "reply-to" field, and the external list server address as the "to" field. Most list servers subscribe the "reply-to" address and IF it does not exist, then they read the "from" field.
To my disappointment, I have discovered that there is at least one list server (and maybe more) that does not recognize the "reply-to" field at all and goes directly to the "from" field. Thus subscribing my local address.
So I thought maybe if I used a local address as the "to" field, the subscribing address as the "from" field, and the list server address as a "CC" it would work. But, because I have an external address in the CC field the server throws a 550 (mail relay) error. I would think it would be allowed, because the "to" field is local... but I guess it isn't.
It is rather important that I find a hosting solution for this that will work, but at the same time prevent spammers from relaying mail through my smtp server.
If you have that solution or just a helpful suggestion, feel free to share. :) I can be contacted via the email button below.
Regards,
Michael