Thunderbird mail setup guide

 

You can download Thunderbird for free by clicking the green download button at https://www.mozilla.org/en-GB/thunderbird/

Thunderbird download page

 

The first thing Thunderbird will do after the install is offer you a new mail address. It is assumed that you already have an email address, therefore click “Skip this and use my existing email”.

 

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On the next screen you will be required to enter your name, email address and password. Once done click Continue.

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The next step is to choose between IMAP and POP3.

 

POP3 - your emails are downloaded to your PC to view and only accessible on the device you have downloaded them to.

IMAP – Your emails are stored on the server and accessible using other devices as well.

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If you are shown the screen below you should confirm the security exception to complete the setup.

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