
Thunderbird will check all the settings and download all your mail instantly. Now click on Read Message link on the right. Outgoing Server (SMTP) drop down select the server setting you configured in step 11. Now on the right side, fill your email address in the “Account name” field. On the left pane, click on the first option, i.e. Now enter the settings as given in the below screenshot.ġ2. Select the (Default) from the list and click “Edit” button. Click on Outgoing Server (SMTP) given on the left pane. Check the screenshot given below for the correct settings for Gmail.ġ1. Now click on “Manual Setup” button to fill the settings manually.ġ0. To fill the correct setting manually, click on “Stop” button given on the right.ĩ. While testing I found that Thunderbird automatically finds settings for Gmail account, but it is unable to find settings for Google apps account. Thunderbird will automatically try to configure your settings for your mail account.
#Thunderbird email setup password
Provide your email address and password in the required field and click on “continue” button.Ĩ.

Under “Account Actions” drop down (given at the bottom left) select “Add mail account”.ħ. Open it and go to Tools –> Account Settings.Ħ.
#Thunderbird email setup install
Download Mozilla Thunderbird and install it on your computer.ĥ. (Read our guide on POP and IMAP to know more about those settings.)Ĥ. Sign in to Gmail or your Google apps account Click on “Settings” given at the top right.ģ. You can also setup your Google apps account in the similar way. This article is a step by step guide to setting up gmail in Thunderbird. You can easily set up gmail in that if you prefer desktop email apps. Thunderbird is a desktop email client from Mozilla, a nice free alternative to Microsoft’s Outlook.
