Instructions for Setting Up an Email Account in Thunderbird

Step 1: Download and install Thunderbird

1. Visit the official Thunderbird page: https://www.thunderbird.net/.
2. Download the installation file and install the program by following the on-screen instructions.

Step 2: Open Thunderbird and add a new account

1. When you open Thunderbird for the first time, a window will appear to add an email account. If this does not happen, go to File > New > Existing Mail Account.
2. Enter the following information:
   • Your Name: The name that will be displayed to recipients of your emails.
   • Email Address: Your full email address (e.g., name@yourdomain.com).
   • Password: Your email address password.
3. Click on Continue.

Step 3: Configure incoming and outgoing mail servers

Thunderbird will attempt to automatically retrieve the settings. If it fails, manually enter the following information:

1. Incoming Mail Server (IMAP or POP3):

   • Protocol: IMAP (recommended) or POP3.
   • Server: mail.yourdomain.com
   • Port:
     • IMAP: 993 (SSL/TLS)
     • POP3: 995 (SSL/TLS)
   • Username: Your full email address (e.g., name@yourdomain.com).

2. Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP):

   • Server: mail.yourdomain.com
   • Port: 465 (SSL/TLS)
   • Username: Your full email address.

3. Click on Re-Test, and then Done if the settings are correct.

Step 4: Verification and testing

1. Once you finish the setup, Thunderbird will download your emails.
2. Send a test email to another address to check if sending works.

Note:

If you encounter issues during setup or receive errors, please check the following:

• Have you entered the correct server and port information?
• Is your email and password correct?
• Contact support if you are still having difficulties.