Hosted Email:Thunderbird Setup - Revision history

John at 20:41, 27 March 2019

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	'''Archived article - Please update ~~to a modern~~ mail client.'''		'''Archived article - Please update your mail client.'''

	While Thunderbird has consistently used nearly the exact same server settings in perpetuity we still encourage you to upgrade to a current release.		While Thunderbird has consistently used nearly the exact same server settings in perpetuity we still encourage you to upgrade to a current release.

			'''DISCLAIMER:''' All Archived pages are for documentation for products no longer supported by the developer. XMission will not be able to support issues regarding deprecated applications. We strongly recommend upgrading to a current version of this mail client that is well supported and compliant with modern email standards. The Zimbra webmail interface is always up to date and well supported. Please give it a try: https://zimbra.xmission.com

John: Archived article - Please upgrade to a modern version of this mail client.

2019-03-27T20:10:58Z

Archived article - Please upgrade to a modern version of this mail client.

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			'''Archived article - Please update to a modern mail client.'''

			While Thunderbird has consistently used nearly the exact same server settings in perpetuity we still encourage you to upgrade to a current release.


	1.Open Thunderbird and click on ''Account Settings'' under the ''Tools'' menu.		1.Open Thunderbird and click on ''Account Settings'' under the ''Tools'' menu.
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John at 19:17, 27 March 2019

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	6. Thunderbird will now try and automatically detect settings. The settings it picks will be incorrect but, this is the only place in the setup where you can choose between POP and IMAP. To pick between server types, click the edit button and select your preference in server type from the drop down menu as shown below, then click the ''Manual Setup button''.<br/>		6. Thunderbird will now try and automatically detect settings. The settings it picks will be incorrect but, this is the only place in the setup where you can choose between POP and IMAP. To pick between server types, click the edit button and select your preference in server type from the drop down menu as shown below, then click the ''Manual Setup button''.<br/>
	'''Note:'''To take advantage of all Zimbra features and for maximum compatibility ~~we strongly suggest selecting~~ IMAP as the server type.		'''Note:'''To take advantage of all Zimbra features and for maximum compatibility always choose IMAP as the server type.
	:[[Image:t6_add_popimap.png]]		:[[Image:t6_add_popimap.png]]
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Jab at 20:07, 14 January 2014

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			[[Category:Client Email Configuration\|Zimbra\|Thunderbird]]
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Leach at 21:23, 13 July 2010

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	7. In following menu, click on ''Server Settings'' listed underneath your email address in the left column. Fill out the settings to match the ones shown below. Again, ''Connection Security'' can be set to SSL/TLS or none depending on your preference. When finished, click ''OK''. You should be able to send and receive mail now.		7. In following menu, click on ''Server Settings'' listed underneath your email address in the left column. Fill out the settings to match the ones shown below. Again, ''Connection Security'' can be set to SSL/TLS or none depending on your preference. When finished, click ''OK''. You should be able to send and receive mail now.
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Leach at 00:48, 20 January 2010

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	3. Fill out the SMTP Server window as shown here. 'Connection Security' can be set to SSL/TLS or none depending on your preference. When finished click ''OK''.<br/>		3. Fill out the SMTP Server window as shown here. 'Connection Security' can be set to SSL/TLS or none depending on your preference. When finished click ''OK''.<br/>
	'''Note:'''If Connection Security is set to none and you are having trouble sending try using the alternate port number of 587 instead of 25.		'''Note:''' If Connection Security is set to none and you are having trouble sending try using the alternate port number of 587 instead of 25.
	:[[Image:t3_add_outserver.png]]		:[[Image:t3_add_outserver.png]]
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Leach at 00:30, 20 January 2010

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	1.Open Thunderbird and click on 'Account Settings' under the 'Tools' menu.		1.Open Thunderbird and click on ''Account Settings'' under the ''Tools'' menu.
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	2. First click on 'Outgoing Server' at the bottom of the left column, then click the 'Add...' button as shown below.		2. First click on ''Outgoing Server'' at the bottom of the left column, then click the ''Add...'' button as shown below.
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	3. Fill out the SMTP Server window as shown here. 'Connection Security' can be set to SSL/TLS or none depending on your preference. When finished click 'OK'.<br/>		3. Fill out the SMTP Server window as shown here. 'Connection Security' can be set to SSL/TLS or none depending on your preference. When finished click ''OK''.<br/>


	'''Note:'''If Connection Security is set to none and you are having trouble sending try using the alternate port number of 587 instead of 25.		'''Note:'''If Connection Security is set to none and you are having trouble sending try using the alternate port number of 587 instead of 25.
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	4. Now, select 'Add Mail Account...' From the drop down menu in the lower left hand corner.		4. Now, select ''Add Mail Account...'' From the drop down menu in the lower left hand corner.
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	5. A dialog will open asking for your name, email address, and password. Enter your information and click 'Continue'.		5. A dialog will open asking for your name, email address, and password. Enter your information and click ''Continue''.
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	6. Thunderbird will now try and automatically detect settings. The settings it picks will be incorrect but, this is the only place in the setup where you can choose between POP and IMAP. To pick between server types, click the edit button and select your preference in server type from the drop down menu as shown below, then click the 'Manual Setup button'.<br/>		6. Thunderbird will now try and automatically detect settings. The settings it picks will be incorrect but, this is the only place in the setup where you can choose between POP and IMAP. To pick between server types, click the edit button and select your preference in server type from the drop down menu as shown below, then click the ''Manual Setup button''.<br/>

	'''Note:'''To take advantage of all Zimbra features and for maximum compatibility we strongly suggest selecting IMAP as the server type.		'''Note:'''To take advantage of all Zimbra features and for maximum compatibility we strongly suggest selecting IMAP as the server type.
	:[[Image:t6_add_popimap.png]]		:[[Image:t6_add_popimap.png]]
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	7. In following menu, click on 'Server Settings' listed underneath your email address in the left column. Fill out the settings to match the ones shown below. Again, 'Connection Security' can be set to SSL/TLS or none depending on your preference. When finished, click 'OK'. You should be able to send and receive mail now.		7. In following menu, click on ''Server Settings'' listed underneath your email address in the left column. Fill out the settings to match the ones shown below. Again, ''Connection Security'' can be set to SSL/TLS or none depending on your preference. When finished, click ''OK''. You should be able to send and receive mail now.
	:[[Image:t7_add_inserver.png]]		:[[Image:t7_add_inserver.png]]

Leach at 00:00, 20 January 2010

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	6. Thunderbird will now try and automatically detect settings. The settings it picks will be incorrect but, this is the only place in the setup where you can choose between POP and IMAP. To pick between server types, click the edit button and select your preference in server type from the drop down menu as shown below, then click the 'Manual Setup button'.<br/>		6. Thunderbird will now try and automatically detect settings. The settings it picks will be incorrect but, this is the only place in the setup where you can choose between POP and IMAP. To pick between server types, click the edit button and select your preference in server type from the drop down menu as shown below, then click the 'Manual Setup button'.<br/>

	'''Note:'''To take advantage of all Zimbra features and for maximum compatibility we strongly suggest selecting IMAP as the server type.		'''Note:'''To take advantage of all Zimbra features and for maximum compatibility we strongly suggest selecting IMAP as the server type.
	:[[Image:t6_add_popimap.png]]		:[[Image:t6_add_popimap.png]]

Leach at 00:00, 20 January 2010

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	6. Thunderbird will now try and automatically detect settings. The settings it picks will be incorrect but, this is the only place in the setup where you can choose between POP and IMAP. To pick between server types, click the edit button and select your preference in server type from the drop down menu as shown below, then click the 'Manual Setup button'.		6. Thunderbird will now try and automatically detect settings. The settings it picks will be incorrect but, this is the only place in the setup where you can choose between POP and IMAP. To pick between server types, click the edit button and select your preference in server type from the drop down menu as shown below, then click the 'Manual Setup button'.<br/>
	'''Note:'''To take advantage of all Zimbra features and for maximum compatibility we strongly suggest selecting IMAP as the server type.		'''Note:'''To take advantage of all Zimbra features and for maximum compatibility we strongly suggest selecting IMAP as the server type.
	:[[Image:t6_add_popimap.png]]		:[[Image:t6_add_popimap.png]]

Leach at 23:59, 19 January 2010

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	6. Thunderbird will now try and automatically detect settings. The settings it picks will be incorrect but, this is the only place in the setup where you can choose between POP and IMAP. To pick between server types, click the edit button and select your preference from the drop down menu as shown below, then click the 'Manual Setup button'.		6. Thunderbird will now try and automatically detect settings. The settings it picks will be incorrect but, this is the only place in the setup where you can choose between POP and IMAP. To pick between server types, click the edit button and select your preference in server type from the drop down menu as shown below, then click the 'Manual Setup button'.
			'''Note:'''To take advantage of all Zimbra features and for maximum compatibility we strongly suggest selecting IMAP as the server type.
	:[[Image:t6_add_popimap.png]]		:[[Image:t6_add_popimap.png]]
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