DataFlex

Check if the SMTP Server Supports DSN

Demonstrates the Chilkat MailMan.IsSmtpDsnCapable method, which contacts the SMTP server and determines whether it supports the DSN (Delivery Status Notification) extension defined by RFC 3461. This example configures the SMTP connection and reports whether DSN is available.

Background: DSN lets a sender request a delivery receipt — asking the mail system to report back on success, failure, or delay for each recipient. Not every server offers it, so IsSmtpDsnCapable probes the server's advertised EHLO capabilities first. Checking before relying on DSN-related settings avoids surprises when a server silently ignores a receipt request it does not support.

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Use ChilkatAx-win32.pkg

Procedure Test
    Handle hoMailman
    Boolean iDsnCapable

    //  Demonstrates the MailMan.IsSmtpDsnCapable method, which contacts the SMTP server and
    //  determines whether it supports the DSN (Delivery Status Notification) extension defined
    //  by RFC 3461.

    Get Create (RefClass(cComChilkatMailMan)) To hoMailman
    If (Not(IsComObjectCreated(hoMailman))) Begin
        Send CreateComObject of hoMailman
    End

    //  Configure the SMTP server connection.
    Set ComSmtpHost Of hoMailman To "smtp.example.com"
    Set ComSmtpPort Of hoMailman To 465
    Set ComSmtpSsl Of hoMailman To True
    Set ComSmtpUsername Of hoMailman To "user@example.com"
    Set ComSmtpPassword Of hoMailman To "myPassword"

    //  Check whether the server supports DSN.
    Get ComIsSmtpDsnCapable Of hoMailman To iDsnCapable

    If (iDsnCapable = True) Begin
        Showln "The SMTP server supports DSN."
    End
    Else Begin
        Showln "The SMTP server does not support DSN."
    End

    //  Note: Explicitly connecting/authenticating is optional.  Chilkat MailMan automatically
    //  connects and authenticates -- using the property settings above -- whenever a server
    //  operation requires it.  Calling the explicit connect/authenticate methods can still be
    //  helpful to determine whether a failure occurs while connecting or while authenticating.


End_Procedure