Posted 6 months ago #
I have set up my e-mail account from which to send mail
xxxx@portelizabethbnbaccommodation.co.za
I have set my control panel to receive from this address and set the port to 110 (correct according to my host (hostgator)
I have added this code to the footer:
<iframe src="http://portelizabethbnbaccommodation.co.za/wordpressinstalldir/wp-mail.php" name="mailiframe" width="0" height="0" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title=""></iframe>
But the mail does not get posted.
Can you assist please.
Posted 6 months ago #
Hi vonkie. If your iframe, you have:
src="someURL"
If you visit that URL, what result do you see?
Also, I visited http://portelizabethbnbaccommodation.co.za/ and when I looked at the source code I did not see any iframes (which it sounds like that's the blog you're referring to?).
Posted 6 months ago #
Hi vonkie, where you ever able to make any progress on your post by email issue?
Posted 6 months ago #
Hi Brad
Thank you for your feedback, and I apologize for my slow reply - life is too hectic.
I have re-visited the footer and:
<iframe src="http://portelizabethbnbaccommodation.co.za/wordpressinstalldir/wp-mail.php" name="mailiframe" width="0" height="0" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title=""></iframe>
had disappeared (me to blame) but I have added it again.
When I run the test using Postie, the mail is still not published.
Not sure where to go. I am building (trying) this site for my aged parents who run a small bnb.
Posted 6 months ago #
Your iframe is set currently to:
http://http://portelizabethbnbaccommodation.co.za/my-favourite-recipes//wordpressinstalldir/wp-mail.php
If you notice, you have "http://" in there twice, which is one problem.
Also, I don't believe you actually need "wordpressinstalldir" in it. Most likely the url should be:
http://portelizabethbnbaccommodation.co.za/wp-mail.php
I do however get an error message when testing that URL. Do you have a link to the page that tells you how to setup the iframe?
Posted 6 months ago #
The iframe instruction is here (under 'automated browser...') http://codex.wordpress.org/Post_to_your_blog_using_email
I have just updated the iframe correction as per your advice but still no success.
Posted 6 months ago #
When I visit this url:
http://portelizabethbnbaccommodation.co.za/wp-mail.php
I get this error:
POP3 connect: Error [0] [php_network_getaddresses: getaddrinfo failed: Name or service not known]
In the link provided, what host did you enter for:
Step 2 - Configure WordPress to access your new account
If you used portelizabethbnbaccommodation.co.za, please try using instead "localhost" (without the quotes).
Posted 6 months ago #
I changed to "localhost" (without the quotes)on the writing pane - still no luck.
Then Tried to change mail.portelizabethbnbaccommodation.co.za to "localhost" (without the quotes)as well, but still no luck.
Is there a secure way that I can give access to the site to save time?
Posted 6 months ago #
I'd be happy to review this further to see if I can get it working for you. If you would like for me to do this, you can email me further details at bradm@inmotionhosting.com
Posted 6 months ago #
Hi David.
I think we got this one resolved! The issue I noticed was that the username was not set to a full email address. After updating this in your "Writing" settings in your dashboard, going to wp-mail.php (the iframe link) I now see that it appears to be processing the emails. Please take a look and let me know if it now appears to be working for you.
Posted 6 months ago #
Hi Brad
Thank you - I see that the tests that I have sent are pending - and have now corrected my setting in 'Postie' to authorise them as 'published'.
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