Setting Up Email on Mozilla Thunderbird (Windows, macOS, Linux)

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up your email account in Mozilla Thunderbird across Windows, macOS, and Linux. While some screens may vary slightly between operating systems, the process is essentially the same for all platforms.

Mozilla Thunderbird is a free, open-source email client and can be downloaded from Mozilla's official website.

???? Account Setup Instructions

1. Open Thunderbird

Launch Mozilla Thunderbird on your device.

2. Access Account Settings

• Click on the Tools menu (you may need to press the Alt key to see the menu bar).

• Select Account Settings.

3. Add a New Mail Account

• Click the Account Actions button at the bottom left.

• Select Add Mail Account.

4. Enter Your Account Details

In the setup window that appears:

• Your Name: Enter the name you want to appear on your outgoing messages.

• Email Address: Enter your full email address.

• Password: Enter your email password.

✅ Tip: Make sure the information is entered correctly to avoid login issues.

5. Automatic Configuration

• Click the Continue button.

• Thunderbird will attempt to automatically configure the account (usually using IMAP and without SSL).

6. Manual Configuration

After the automatic setup:

• Click the Manual Setup button to adjust server settings.

???? Manual Server Settings

Incoming Server Settings

• Click Server Settings in the left-hand menu.

• Under User Name, enter your full email address.

Outgoing Server (SMTP) Settings

• In the left-hand column, select Outgoing Server (SMTP).

• Highlight the new SMTP server you've just created.

• Click Edit.

In the SMTP server settings:

• Under Security and Authentication, ensure User Name is your full email address.

• Change the Port from the default 25 to 26.

???? Note: Port 26 is used here to bypass ISPs that block port 25.

Nickname (Optional)

• You may give this account a distinct nickname to easily recognize it in Thunderbird.

✅ Final Steps

• Click OK to save your settings.

• Review your account information one last time.

• If everything looks correct, click OK again to finish.

Thunderbird will now verify your settings. After a few moments, you should be able to send and receive emails.

If you encounter any issues, double-check your email address, password, and server settings. For further assistance, consult your email provider or Thunderbird support.