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I went on Tools & Maintenance


System Mail Log, and I saw this error: MyBB was unable to send the email using the PHP mail() function.


And how do I fix that?
Run this test: http://wiki.mybb.com/index.php/Help:Mail

If it returns "PHP could not send the mail", you'll need to talk to your web host. Either that, or start using SMTP mail which is usually a much better idea.
I am hosting in on my own server PC. Smile
If it aint working cannot I just turn off Verification then?
You should know what to do then. Make sure the mail() function is working properly. And yes, you could automatically activate users instead of emailing them. Go to Admin CP > Configuration > Settings > User Registration and Profile Options > Registration Method > Instant Activation.

But MyBB relies on the mail() function in features other than the activation email that is sent. Mass emails, emails sent by users, password recovery, etc. So the best idea would be to setup SMTP mail, if you can't get PHP mail to work.
There is a test script around here somewhere that Matt shares. Try to find it and run it.
I already linked him to it in my first post, but I'm not sure what the results were. Can you please run it oxsaren?

http://wiki.mybb.com/index.php/Help:Mail
fml, i'll try thanks for your help afterall you helped me with that registration ;P if I can't make this mail to damn work ;P
Hey, FaviouZ how did I setup the SMPT MAIL?