Hi! In the settings for mail, I see

Apache Module mod_ssl is not loaded

Does this mean I won't be able to use Gmail to send? How in this case to configure sending emails from the site?

@alex7070
I think this mode is disabled in most hostings and has no impact on setting up of mail server.

I filled in all the fields, but the test email didn't go for some reason. What could be the problem? Maybe you can recommend other email services besides Gmail?

@alex7070
Check docs, try to switch smtp authentication. Fill all the fields that are listed on configuration page (!)
Gmail works OK for me.

Your hosting also says Apache Module mod_ssl is not loaded?

It would be nice if the script can use the standard php sendmail function. I don't think spammers will use osclass. And if someone decides to engage in spam, then this is not a problem for the developers of the script for the message board.

@alex7070
Yes there is a lot of spam bots around osclass.

This is how the hosting should usually respond in case of spam. Nowadays, most hosting providers are on guard against spam and easily block a suspicious site. This does not mean that conscientious users should not use a useful standard php function.

@alex7070
You may read on google why not to use PHP mail() function.

It turns out that my site will not fully work without switching to hosting with Apache Module mod_ssl enabled

But I did everything according to the instructions with Gmail. I have also tried yahoo mail with instruction

https://help.yahoo.com/kb/pop-access-settings-instructions-yahoo-mail-sln4724.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAELMz8AfvIK-y9EPwl4Mjd6ipIlWJKwGgtn2JY9d9JeFkHUAXod_woxpMCazzoGdve0b63gud5uEb8MTqFywthGh12mGZX5M1sHbwbpNpOsTyu0og1m82f3kcjpkMocUBQTnFSu3qEkgM42BbiEOy2aj-e-O6q_A9tjVt-dtWdv7

Test email was not sent

@alex7070
Tested with my gmail and worked properly. As I told few settings needs to be tested like smtp authentication.
Make sure to check your error log as well.

I have attached screenshot of the settings. That's right, am I not wrong?

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