Configure Email Account in Thunderbird Print

Here’s a step-by-step guide to configure an email account in Mozilla Thunderbird:

 

 Step-by-Step: Add Email Account to Thunderbird

1. Open Thunderbird

• If it’s your first time using it, you’ll be prompted to set up an email.

• Otherwise, go to Menu ≡ > Account Settings > Account Actions > Add Mail Account.

2. Enter Account Details

Fill in the following:

• Your Name: This is what recipients will see.

• Email Address: e.g., you@example.com

• Password: Your email password.

Check the box: "Remember password"

Click Continue.

3. Thunderbird Tries Auto-Configuration

It will attempt to fetch the correct settings.

• If it finds them: Click Done.

• If not: Click Manual config and proceed with manual settings.

 

Manual Configuration Settings

Here’s what to enter manually (values depend on your email host, e.g., 4GoodHosting):

Incoming Mail (choose one):

Outgoing Mail (SMTP):

• Username for both incoming and outgoing: Your full email address

Click Re-test > then click Done if all settings pass.

 

 Final Steps

• Thunderbird will now attempt to connect and finish setup.

• You can now send and receive emails.

 

Note: Check if SMTP requires authentication (it usually does).