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The classic "can't send mail" issue!

Here are some common troubleshooting steps to help you resolve the issue:

1. Check the sendmail configuration file: The sendmail configuration file is usually located at /etc/sendmail.cf or /etc/mail/sendmail.cf. Check if the file is present and if it has the correct permissions (e.g., chmod 644 /etc/sendmail.cf).

2. Verify the sendmail daemon is running: Check if the sendmail daemon is running by executing the command ps -ef | grep sendmail. If it's not running, start it by executing sendmail -bd -q30m (this will start the daemon in background mode).

3. Check the sendmail log files: The sendmail log files are usually located at /var/log/sendmail.log or /var/log/mail.log. Check these files for any error messages that might indicate the cause of the issue.

4. Check the mail queue: Use the command sendmail -q to check the mail queue. If there are any messages in the queue, try to deliver them by executing sendmail -qR.

5. Check the DNS settings: Make sure your DNS settings are correct. Check if your domain name is properly configured and if your mail server is correctly configured to use your DNS settings.

6. Check the mail server configuration: Check your mail server configuration files (e.g., /etc/postfix/main.cf for Postfix or /etc/exim4/config for Exim) to ensure that they are correctly configured.

7. Check for firewall rules: Check if there are any firewall rules blocking the sendmail daemon from sending mail. You can use tools like iptables or ufw to check and modify firewall rules.

8. Check for SELinux or AppArmor issues: If you're running a Linux distribution with SELinux or AppArmor enabled, check if there are any issues with the sendmail daemon's permissions. You can use tools like sealert or aa-logprof to check for issues.

9. Check the sendmail version: Make sure you're running a recent version of sendmail. You can check the version by executing sendmail -v.

10. Try sending a test email: Try sending a test email using the command echo "Test email" | sendmail -t to see if the issue is specific to a particular email or if it's a general issue.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, please provide more details about your setup, including the operating system, sendmail version, and any relevant configuration files or logs.