Configure Thunderbird for IMAP

If you use Thunderbird and you want to add a IMAP and SMTP account then this is the correct document.

 

Steps:

 

  1. Open up Thunderbird.
  2. Click "Tools".
  3. Click "Account Actions" and select "Add Mail Account".
  4. Fill in fields and click continue.
  5. The mail application will try and find the appropriate server information.
  6. Once the information is found click "Create Account".
  7. If thunderbird comes back with a server using no encryption on the SMTP just ignore it.
    Check the "I understand the risks" and click "Create Account".
  8. All done.
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