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[rubysky]

problem:

when user send email from our php webpage, the <return-path> of the out-going mail is always <apache@domain.com>

what is the general good practise to change this value from "apache" to the "reply-to" or "from" value?

thanks!

RS.

[choon]

Look at the php manual mail function example 3:
http://www.php.net/manual/en/function.mail.php

You just add the "-fyourreturnemailaddress" as shown in the example 3.

[rubysky]

thanks choon!

is it possible to tweak this parameter such that i can substitute the bounce mail account (-f) dynamically with the senders email address? since it is a webform type of setup and user will be entering their email address when sending emails.

RS.

[choon]

Possible and read at the PHP manual which the link I have posted previously.

[rubysky]

oh yes! all info i need are in the thread you have previously pointed me to! i should learn how to read better next time..

thanks again!