Configuring Thunderbird

by | Feb 14, 2014 | Uncategorized

Configuring Mozilla Thunderbird

  • The first time you fire up Thunderbird it will pop-up a screen where you can import settings from another client, such as Outlook or Netscape. If no other mail client has been configured, it will have only one option, so click Next and set up a new account. You may add an account at any time by opening the File menu, choosing New, and clicking Account and follow these directions.
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    1. Enter your name and email address.
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    2. Select the type of incoming mail server you are using:
      • In the Incoming Server box, type “unityid.mail.ncsu.edu” where “unityid” is your Unity ID.
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      • In the Outgoing Server box, type smtp.ncsu.edu
    3. This part is important: if you use an email alias you will need to type in your actual Unity ID. If you don’t have an email alias or don’t know what this is click next.
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    4. Enter what you want Thunderbird to show for your account, such as your name, or Work Account, etc. By default it’s the same as your email address.
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    5. Click Finish, enter your password and your account will be up and running
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image:content.pngThis article is provided with the permission of NCSU ResNet (http://www.ncsu.edu/resnet/).