PART 1
- Install the WebMail Extension from here: http://webmail.mozdev.org/installation.html
- Restart Thunderbird
- Go back to http://webmail.mozdev.org/installation.html and install a mail client extension (eg Yahoo or Hotmail) depending on what mail you are setting up.
- Restart Thunderbird
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PART 2
-Open Thunderbird
-Go to File –> New Account
The New Account Wizard Window opens Set up the Account as per the following images.
Make sure you substitute your FULL Email for myaddresst@hotmail.co.uk
Note: in the following step uncheck “Download Messages Now”
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PART 3
You now need to change the “Outgoing Server” settings for the account you just created.
– Go to Tools –> Account Settings
In the Account Settings window, on the left pane you will see all your folders. At the very bottom of this list (scroll down if needed) is Outgoing Sever (SMTP).
- Select Outgoing Server (SMTP)
Outgoing Server (SMTP) Settings will appear on the right
- Click the “Add” button
In the SMTP Server window that opens, enter the following details:
Make sure you substitute your FULL Email for myaddresst@hotmail.co.uk
Click OK
Now from the left pane in Account Settings, select your account name (Web Mail – “youremailaddresshere”)
See picture:
On the right in the dropdown titled Outgoing Server (SMTP), select the outgoing server you just created (it should be the very bottom one)
See Picture:
Select OK
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PART 4 – GET YOUR MAIL!
Now you can get mail for the account you just created.
In the Main Thunderbird Window select the Account name from the left pane (under All folders) and then select Read Messages on the right.
OR choose the little drop down arrow next to the “Get Mail” icon on your toolbar, then from the drop down list select the account name you created.
A popup will ask for your password. Enter it and select ok. Check the box to remember your password if you don’t want to be asked for it again.
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PART 5 – Change the name of your account – Give it a nickname
You can change your account name *Web Mail – myaddress@hotmail.co.uk* is rather long and takes up a lot of space, so give it a shorter nickname.
Under All Folders on the left pane – select your account name, right-click and select properties
As per the picture below, rename your email account, click OK.
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SENT and DRAFT folders
Under All Folders on the left pane, right click on your account name, select New Folder
Name it Sent
Repeat above, name the next one Drafts
****If you don’t create a Sent and Drafts folder for each email account, your drafts and sent emails will be stored in the Local folder:
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