How to set up Thunderbird

Adding an Email Account

Based on Thunderbird Version 2.0.0.23

1. Click on Tools -> Account Settings in the menu.
2. Click on the Add Account Button.
3. Select Email Account and click on Next.
4. Enter Your Name as you would like others to see it, and the Email Address linked to the account, and click on Next.
5. Select IMAP, and enter the name of your Incoming Server. If this is the only account you will also need to fill in the Outgoing Server box as well. This should be the same as the incoming server. Click on Next.
6. Enter your Incoming User Name, and click on Next.
7. Enter the Account Name you would like to use to identify this account, e.g. Me @ Work, and click on Next.
8. Check the details in the summary page, and if they are correct, click on Finish.

    NOTE: Also see Auto Purge.