smtp/POP and the internet

mcchicken · 07-30-2006, 06:56 AM

I've been trying to find out how to access email servers or files over the internet in c++, but with no luck. I don't know how to do it.I have been searching for a while now.Maybe DLL's? Or using calling windows functions?? I don't have a clue. Can anyone help me?? Or give me link or whatever. I would be very grateful. Thankyou.

toonlover · 07-30-2006, 03:03 PM

If you don't know the mail exchange server for an address for the following

Code:

nslookup -querytype=mx gmail.com

but replace gmail.com with the domain for
whatever email address you want. You do this on Command Prompt, and cannot guarantee that it will work if it is not used properly.

Finchie_88 · 07-31-2006, 04:08 AM

try:

Code:

telnet smtpservername portnumber

Portnumber is 25 for SMTP. For POP, try:

Code:

telnet popservername portnumber

Portnumber is 110 for POP.

mcchicken · 08-21-2006, 10:14 AM

ok. I don't mean to sound dumb, but what do i do with that 'snippet'? Where do i put it in my program?? So, i just put in my code "nslookup -querytype=mx msn.com"?? Sorry, but i do not comprehend what you are trying to say.

**Salem** · 08-21-2006, 10:27 AM

Moved to networking forum.

Start by reading all the intro material in this forum.

You didn't really say which OS/Compiler you're using, or wether you're after some kind of "canned" solution, or wether you're interested in learning how to do this "from the ground up".

Also, try and respond quicker than once a month next time

The first port of call for low level network programming is usually the "beej" tutorial.

07-30-2006, 06:56 AM	#1
mcchicken Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2	smtp/POP and the internet I've been trying to find out how to access email servers or files over the internet in c++, but with no luck. I don't know how to do it.I have been searching for a while now.Maybe DLL's? Or using calling windows functions?? I don't have a clue. Can anyone help me?? Or give me link or whatever. I would be very grateful. Thankyou. Last edited by Salem; 07-30-2006 at 07:44 AM. Reason: Snip "please send me email" address
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07-30-2006, 03:03 PM	#2
toonlover Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 103	If you don't know the mail exchange server for an address for the following Code: nslookup -querytype=mx gmail.com but replace gmail.com with the domain for whatever email address you want. You do this on Command Prompt, and cannot guarantee that it will work if it is not used properly. __________________ Be easy on me...only 14
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07-31-2006, 04:08 AM	#3
Finchie_88 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 146	try: Code: telnet smtpservername portnumber Portnumber is 25 for SMTP. For POP, try: Code: telnet popservername portnumber Portnumber is 110 for POP. __________________
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08-21-2006, 10:14 AM	#4
mcchicken Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2	ok. I don't mean to sound dumb, but what do i do with that 'snippet'? Where do i put it in my program?? So, i just put in my code "nslookup -querytype=mx msn.com"?? Sorry, but i do not comprehend what you are trying to say.
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08-21-2006, 10:27 AM	#5
Salem and the hat of Jobseeking Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: The edge of the known universe Posts: 21,680	Moved to networking forum. Start by reading all the intro material in this forum. You didn't really say which OS/Compiler you're using, or wether you're after some kind of "canned" solution, or wether you're interested in learning how to do this "from the ground up". Also, try and respond quicker than once a month next time The first port of call for low level network programming is usually the "beej" tutorial. __________________ If you dance barefoot on the broken glass of undefined behaviour, you've got to expect the occasional cut.
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