(DataFlex) SMTP SSH Tunneling (Port Forwarding)

Demonstrates how to setup an SSH tunnel for SMTP. This example connects to an SMTP sever via an SSH tunnel and sends an email.

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Use ChilkatAx-win32.pkg

Procedure Test
    Handle hoMailman
    String sSshHostname
    Integer iSshPort
    Boolean iSuccess
    Variant vEmail
    Handle hoEmail
    String sTemp1

    // This example requires the Chilkat API to have been previously unlocked.
    // See Global Unlock Sample for sample code.

    // The mailman object is used for sending (SMTP) and receiving (POP3) email.
    Get Create (RefClass(cComChilkatMailMan)) To hoMailman
    If (Not(IsComObjectCreated(hoMailman))) Begin
        Send CreateComObject of hoMailman
    End

    // Connect to an SSH server and establish the SSH tunnel:

    // The SSH hostname may be a hostname or an 
    // IP address, such as "192.168.1.108".
    // The port is typically 22 (the standard port for SSH).
    Move "sftp.example.com" To sSshHostname
    Move 22 To iSshPort

    Get ComSshOpenTunnel Of hoMailman sSshHostname iSshPort To iSuccess
    If (iSuccess <> True) Begin
        Get ComLastErrorText Of hoMailman To sTemp1
        Showln sTemp1
        Procedure_Return
    End

    // Authenticate with the SSH server via a login/password
    // or with a public key.
    // This example demonstrates SSH password authentication.
    // Note: This is not authenticating with the SMTP server, it is
    // for authenticating with the SSH server, which is separate.
    Get ComSshAuthenticatePw Of hoMailman "sshLogin" "sshPassword" To iSuccess
    If (iSuccess <> True) Begin
        Get ComLastErrorText Of hoMailman To sTemp1
        Showln sTemp1
        Procedure_Return
    End

    // OK, the SSH tunnel is setup.  The mailman may
    // be used exactly the same as usual, except all communications
    // are now sent through the SSH tunnel.

    // Set the SMTP server.
    Set ComSmtpHost Of hoMailman To "smtp.my-smtp-server.com"

    // Set the SMTP login/password (if required)
    Set ComSmtpUsername Of hoMailman To "smtpLogin"
    Set ComSmtpPassword Of hoMailman To "smtpPassword"

    // Create a new email object
    Get Create (RefClass(cComChilkatEmail)) To hoEmail
    If (Not(IsComObjectCreated(hoEmail))) Begin
        Send CreateComObject of hoEmail
    End

    Set ComSubject Of hoEmail To "This is a test"
    Set ComBody Of hoEmail To "This is a test"
    Set ComFrom Of hoEmail To "Chilkat Support <support@chilkatsoft.com>"
    Get ComAddTo Of hoEmail "Chilkat Admin" "admin@chilkatsoft.com" To iSuccess

    // The call to SendEmail automatically connects to the SMTP
    // server via the SSH tunnel (if not already connected).
    // Because the SSH tunnel has been previously setup,
    // this does not establish a direct connection with the SMTP
    // server.  It directs the SSH server to establish the connection.

    // After SendEmail completes, the connection (i.e. session) remains
    // open so that subsequent SendEmail calls may use the
    // same SSH tunnel.  
    Get pvComObject of hoEmail to vEmail
    Get ComSendEmail Of hoMailman vEmail To iSuccess
    If (iSuccess <> True) Begin
        Get ComLastErrorText Of hoMailman To sTemp1
        Showln sTemp1
        Procedure_Return
    End

    // If you're curious, have a look at LastErrorText after
    // a successful send.  You'll see detailed information that 
    // confirms the SSH tunneling.
    Get ComLastErrorText Of hoMailman To sTemp1
    Showln sTemp1

    // Note: Some SMTP servers do not actually send the email until 
    // the connection is closed.  In these cases, it is necessary to
    // call CloseSmtpConnection for the mail to be  sent.  
    // Most SMTP servers send the email immediately, and it is 
    // not required to close the connection.  

    Showln "Mail Sent!"


End_Procedure