How to Set Up Thunderbird Email Client

If you are looking for an email client with flexibility and customization options, Thunderbird could be the perfect choice for you.

Thunderbird is a free email program made by the Mozilla Foundation. It helps you manage many email accounts, news groups, and RSS feeds. It's safe and can work with email types like IMAP, POP3, and SMTP. You can change how it looks and add extra features, and it's good at keeping your information safe. It can work with email types like IMAP, POP3, and SMTP. You can change how it looks and add extra features, and it's good at keeping your info private. It's good at keeping your info private.

Our guide will help you set up this email client for the first time.

Note: If you have previously configured Thunderbird with another account, or if this is not your first setup attempt, begin by accessing the main panel. Right-click on Local Folders, select Settings, then Account Actions, and finally, click Add Mail Account to proceed.

In this article, we will discuss:

Thunderbird Email Setup Configuration
How Do I Change Outgoing Server Ports in Thunderbird?
Review

Thunderbird Email Setup Configuration

To set up Thunderbird, please follow the steps below:

If this is your first time setting up Thunderbird, the panel will display options as outlined in this article. You can choose to allow Thunderbird to scan and import messages from other email programs already set up on your system. If you prefer not to integrate, simply select 'Skip Integration.
An option to create a new email address will appear. Click Skip this and use my existing email to proceed with setup.

Refer to the table below to enter your name, email address, and password, then click Continue.

Settings	Required Information
Your name	Enter the name you wish to display in the From field when recipients receive your email.
Email Address	Enter your full email address. Example: [email protected]
Password	Enter the password you set when creating the mailbox in your account manager.

Note:We recommend selecting Remember Password unless multiple users have access to your computer profile.

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Choose IMAP or POP3, then click the Manual config button to access advanced configuration options.

Refer to the table below to enter the required information. Click Done when you have completed the process.

Note:Thunderbird will attempt to automatically locate server settings for you. While it often retrieves the correct server hostnames, please verify their accuracy using the form below. Make sure to check Port, SSL, and Authentication settings.

If you require your email settings, you can find them by entering your domain name below and clicking the Sign In button.

Here is a detailed explanation of the email settings.

Enter your domain name in the form below to locate your email settings. For example, if your email address is [email protected], enter emailhelp.com.

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Below is a detailed explanation of the email settings.

	POP	IMAP
Email Address:	The email address you are setting up.	The email address you are setting up.
Incoming Mail Server:	A system that receives an email. The server is found in the above results.	A system that receives an email. The server is found in the above results.
Incoming Server Port:	995 - A setting that mail servers use to receive emails.	993 - A setting that mail servers use to receive emails.
Outgoing Mail Server:	A system that sends email. The server is found in the above results.	A system that sends email. The server is found in the above results.
Outgoing Server Port:	587 - A setting that mail servers use to send an email.	587 - A setting that mail servers use to send an email.
Outgoing Server (SMTP) requires authentication:	Yes - Your full email address and password.	Yes - Your full email address and password.
SSL/TLS:	Enable this option. Enabling SSL and using TLS ensures your email remains secure. Please be sure you are using a mail app that supports TLS 1.2.	Enable this option. Enabling SSL and using TLS ensures your email remains secure. Please be sure you are using a mail app that supports TLS 1.2.

Below are the email settings for Dotster and Mydomain customers:

Email Settings for Dotster Customers

Below are generic settings that should work for any email client or mobile device.

Setting	What You Input
Username:	Your full email address
Password:	Your email password
Connection Type:	Server & Port info
POP	Incoming Server: pop.dotster.com Incoming Port: 110 (or 995 with SSL enabled)
IMAP	Incoming Server: imap.dotster.com Incoming Port: 143 (or 993 with SSL enabled))
SSL (Optional):	Enabled or Disabled
Outgoing Server Authentication:	Enabled
Outgoing Server:	smtp.dotster.com
Outgoing Port:	587 (or 465 with SSL enabled)

Note: If 587 is not working for the Outgoing Port, try using port 25 instead.

Email Settings for Mydomain Customers

Below are generic settings that should work for any email client or mobile device.

Setting	What You Input
Username:	Your full email address
Password:	Your email password
Connection Type:	Server & Port info
POP	Incoming Server: pop.mydomain.com Incoming Port: 110 (or 995 with SSL enabled)
IMAP	Incoming Server: imap.mydomain.com Incoming Port: 143 (or 993 with SSL enabled))
SSL (Optional):	Enabled or Disabled
Outgoing Server Authentication:	Enabled
Outgoing Server:	smtp.mydomain.com
Outgoing Port:	587 (or 465 with SSL enabled)

Note: If 587 is not working for the Outgoing Port, try using port 25 instead.

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A warning message may appear regarding encryption. Despite SSL setup options, warnings about invalid SSLs may persist due to custom domain names.
Select I understand the risks and click the Done button to finish setting up.

Your email account setup is complete. You can now start using Thunderbird.

How Do I Change Outgoing Server Ports in Thunderbird?

Whether you're troubleshooting your email client or setting it up for the first time, these instructions will guide you through an essential step in ensuring successful email sending with Thunderbird.

On the Tools menu, click the Account Settings option.
Click the account you want to edit.
Select the Outgoing Server (SMTP) option, then select the SMTP server you wish to edit.
Click Edit. A new box appears with advanced settings.

Use port 587 for sending emails. You may need to try this port before successfully sending emails. Once updated, your outgoing server port will be configured for optimal performance.

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Thunderbird supports multiple email accounts and offers customization through add-ons. It features strong security with encryption and phishing protection, and includes built-in calendar and chat functions, enhancing productivity without extra software.

To set up your account, download and install the program, then add your email by entering your details. If automatic setup fails, manually adjust the IMAP or POP3 settings using your provider's information. Enhance Thunderbird with features like calendars and chat for a full email solution.

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