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For the most current version be sure to visit - [https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/download https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/download]
 
For the most current version be sure to visit - [https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/download https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/download]
  
* Once you install Thunderbird it will launch.  
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* Once you install Thunderbird it will launch. You may see the below image - if you want Thunderbird to be the default email application choose '''Set Default'''
* Select Tools from the menu bar and choose
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* Next you might see this screen here you should choose '''Skip this and use my existing email'''
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[[File:Tb-current-01.png]]
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* Next enter your name - complete email address and your password. Be sure to check the box to '''Remember password'''
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* After you click '''Continue''' you will see an option for '''Manual config''' click there to manually configure our setup.
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[[File:Tb-current-03.png]]
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* You will see the following screen:
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[[File:Tb-current-05.png]]
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* Incoming server
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** IMAP - we recommend IMAP however you can choose POP3
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** Server hostname - mail.xmission.com
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** Port - 993
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** SSL - SSL/TLS
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** Authentication - Normal Password
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* Outgoing server
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** SMTP - This cannot be changed
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** Server hostname - mail.xmission.com
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** Port - 465
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** SSL - SSL/TLS
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** Authentication - Normal Password
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* Username
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** Incoming: - your email address without the @xmission.com
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** Outgoing: - your email address without the @xmission.com
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* Click on Done and you are now all set up - you can test by sending your self a test message.
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Revision as of 13:28, 18 November 2014

Most Current Version

For the most current version be sure to visit - https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/download

  • Once you install Thunderbird it will launch. You may see the below image - if you want Thunderbird to be the default email application choose Set Default

Tb-current-00.png


  • Next you might see this screen here you should choose Skip this and use my existing email

Tb-current-01.png


  • Next enter your name - complete email address and your password. Be sure to check the box to Remember password

Tb-current-02.png


  • After you click Continue you will see an option for Manual config click there to manually configure our setup.

Tb-current-03.png


  • You will see the following screen:

Tb-current-05.png

  • Incoming server
    • IMAP - we recommend IMAP however you can choose POP3
    • Server hostname - mail.xmission.com
    • Port - 993
    • SSL - SSL/TLS
    • Authentication - Normal Password
  • Outgoing server
    • SMTP - This cannot be changed
    • Server hostname - mail.xmission.com
    • Port - 465
    • SSL - SSL/TLS
    • Authentication - Normal Password
  • Username
    • Incoming: - your email address without the @xmission.com
    • Outgoing: - your email address without the @xmission.com


  • Click on Done and you are now all set up - you can test by sending your self a test message.

Tb-current-06.png