How Do I Configure Wordpress Post By Email Settings

Hi, I have been taking a close look into the workings of Wordpress after using it for about two years.

I recently took note of a site that has a free list of ping update services , ping tutorial, and ping delay plugin from another DP member's thread here. I see the proper area for adding update services in my blog, and I'll be making use of that soon.

I notice that wordpress tells me I can add blog posts by using an exclusive email address. I would like some help with this.

I need help on how to configure the settings. Lets say I have an email from my site hosted at godaddy and its address is 123456ATjygornd.com.... how would I fill in the fields? I searched at godaddy and I don't have enough term knowledge to find an answer there. Should an owned domain be used, or a yahoo/hotmail account? I don't think the free emails have pop 3 - but it's been a while since I've read up on this....

 

You can take a look at:
http://codex.wordpress.org/Blog_by_Email
I hope it can help you.

 

thanks, but I had already read that before I posted here. I understand what it will do, but I do not know how to put the correct server info in the email fields.

 

The setup is exactly the same as you would do if you're setting up using an e-mail client such as Outlook Express, Eudora, or such. The important thing is that your web hosting provider supports the components that run the blog by post option. The only way to find out is to test it out once you email your post.

 

I have no experience with any of those. I can barely remember doing pop 3 with yahoo about ten years ago, I guess I'll have to keep reading over at Godaddy and see if I can find the magic address.

Thanks for advice!

 

You could use a gmail account if you want dude? Gmail has pop3 access..
Then when setup just email to that account and away you go

http://mail.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=13273

Then you need http://mail.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=13287

 

Wow, thanks. I do have a gmail account. This will help me a lot! *to do list*

I visited my old stomping ground - atspace.com a day or so ago and saw that they had pop3 too... I made a mental note. Being that google gives us this, I'll take the easier road Thanks!

 

Cool.. hope it works dude If you need any help sure pop me a PM