ok I have this up and running and so far it is working! except it isn't sending any mail out. Before I plough through the online documents are there any quick pointers, thats I may need to just quickly check? Andrew > I an still looking for a free smpt server that sits on a win98 > box if anyone has > found one :) http://www.pmail.com/overviews/ovw_mercury.htm Jason --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.419 / Virus Database: 235 - Release Date: 13/11/2002