Re: Mail() and replies
| From: | 1LT John W. Holmes | Date: | Wed, 15 Jan 2003 16:33:39 +0000 |
| Subject: | Re: Mail() and replies | ||
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> Is there any way to receive mail via PHP?
>
> What I am interested in doing is creating a double opt-in e-mail list
> whereby someone can subscribe to an e-mail service via an on-line form.
Upon
> doing so, they would get a confirmation e-mail. Replying to this e-mail
> would confirm the subscription and add the sender's e-mail address to the
> database (MySQL).
>
> Doable?
Sure, there are a couple modules in PHP that'll let you access and read your
POP3 or IMAP email. I'm sure there are some classes on phpclasses.org that
can be modified to your needs.
There are programs out there that do this already, too, if you don't want to
re-create the wheel.
---John Holmes...