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Setting Up Mozilla Thunderbird (IMAP & SMTP)

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Guide to Setting Up Mozilla Thunderbird (IMAP & SMTP):

1) Open Thunderbird.
  • Launch Mozilla Thunderbird.
  • If this is your first time using Thunderbird, the email account setup wizard will open automatically.
  • If you already have accounts set up, go to ☰ Menu > Account Settings > Add Account > Existing Email Account.

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2) Enter Your Account Details.

In the Set Up Your Existing Email Address window, enter:

  • Your Name: (e.g., "Peter Parker" – this will be visible to recipients)

  • Email Address: email@yourdomain.com

  • Password: yourpassword

  • Check Remember Password

  • Click Continue

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3) Manual Server Configuration.

For manual configuration enter following details

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Incoming Server (IMAP)

Server Type: IMAP
Server: (You can find the server in your control panel, see the screenshot)
Port: 993
Connection Security: SSL/TLS
Authentication Method: Normal Password

Outgoing Server (SMTP)

Server: (You can find the server in your control panel, see the screenshot)
Port: 465
Connection Security: SSL/TLS
Authentication Method: Normal Password

Username

Incoming Server (IMAP): email@yourdomain.com
Outgoing Server (SMTP): email@yourdomain.com

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4) Verify Settings.
  • Click Re-test. If everything is correct, click Done.

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5) Test Your Email Account.
  • Send a test email to ensure outgoing emails are working.
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