SMTP setting in php.ini

[Rohan_Hill]

When trying to use the mail() function with PHP in Xitami, installed on Windows, I get the error:

Warning: Failed to connect to mailserver, verify your "SMTP" setting in php.ini

The SMTP setting in php.ini is SMTP= localhost ;

This SMTP field is something I haven't tried to set before, so could someone please tell me what's needed? Do I need to run an SMTP program on my computer or something? Thanks for any help.

[Mordecai]

Yes, since you're trying to connect to yourself as an SMTP server, you'll have to have the server set up. You can download some of these for free. I recommend PostCast Server.