Make sure that IMAP is selected and click Done.
Select Remember password if this computer is secure and you don’t want to type in your password every time you fire up Thunderbird.Ĭlick on Continue, and Thunderbird will consult its own database of email providers for the correct settings. In my case, I’ll enter “Ask Leo! – ” as my name, as my email address, and the password for that account. (Screenshot: )Įnter your name, email address, and password. Setting up an existing email account in Thunderbird.
Thunderbird proceeds to the “Setup an Existing Account” dialog.
When you first install Thunderbird, there are no email accounts configured. Configuring Thunderbird for a Hotmail account Our goal is to use Thunderbird simply for backup, so there’s no need. Thunderbird may offer to import settings from another mail program if one is installed. When the installation is complete, leave “Launch Mozilla Thunderbird now” checked, and click Finish. If there are additional options, read them carefully to make sure you understand what you are agreeing to.Ĭlick Install on the last page of the Wizard to install Thunderbird.