How do I set up my email account in Mozilla Thunderbird?

This walkthrough will explaion the process of setting up your email account(s) within Mozilla Thunderbird.

Step 1: Download and Install Mozilla Thunderbird

If this is the first time you have accessed Mozilla Thunderbird since installing the software, you will be prompted to enter these details into the Mail Account Setup Wizard.

If this does not appear or if this is not the first time you have accessed the program then you can find the Mail Account Setup Wizard via the Tools Menu, then click Account Settings. Then click on the Account Actions button in the bottom right of the window that appears and select Add Mail Account.

Step 2: Configure the account.

Ensure that the username is the same as the account email address that you are setting up, and also that you change the account from an IMAP to a POP account as displayed below.

The Incoming Server needs to be set to mail. your domain name eg liquidshop.com

Then click on the Manual Setup button in the bottom left of the window.

Step 3: Configure server settings

Click the Server Settings option on the left hand side of the Account Settings window, ensure that the incoming server is set to mail. your domain eg liquidshop.com and also check that the username is the full email address for the account you are setting up.

Step 4: Configure Outgoing Server (SMTP) Settings

These details will be provided to you by your ISP (who you connect to the Internet with.)

To add the details for a new Outgoing Server click the Add button on the right hand side of the window.