is this possible?

[silverpearl]

hello all! i was wondering whether is it possible to write a script using asp to read incoming email headers.

i would like to read the subject line and store the ones that match the pre-defined subject line, more like a functionality of an email filter

for ex, say i've an email abc@hotmail.com, and i've a predefined subject line "hey you". i would like to capture all emails that are sent to abc@hotmail.com with a subject line "hey you"

so i was wondering if i can make asp to check the email account, ofcourse by giving valid creditials, for that matching subject line.

ofcourse, the request will be intiated by the user everytime he/she wants to check if they have recieved any emails matching that subject line.

any tips or ideas r welcomed. TIA

[Webforumz Staff]

Yes, it is possible. The most difficult part of it is actually accessing the POP3 account in the first place. You will need a 3rd party component to do that from asp. Check out these links for some info:

http://www.4guysfromrolla.com/webtech/092201-1.shtml
http://www.quiksoft.com/newsletter/issue003/

[silverpearl]

thanks heaps for ther reply Catalyst! i will check em out.