Tutorials
How do I setup my email account with Mac Thunderbird 2
Mac Thunderbird uses a wizard to setup a new Email account. To access the wizard follow these steps:
1) Click on Tools
2) Click on Account Settings
3) Click on 'Add Account' button (lower left side)
1) New Account Setup
Choose Email Account
2) Identity
Enter in your name and email address.
3) Server Information
select POP server type
Incoming Server = mail.swd.ca
4) User Names
Incoming User Name = use your email address
Outgoing Server Name = leave this blank
5) Account Name
Account Name = your email address
6) Congratulations
Thunderbird simply displays summary of the account. Ensure all is correct. Use 'Go Back' to make changes, otherwise click 'Done'
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You must also set your Outgoing Server (SMTP)
1) Click on Tools
2) Click on Account Settings
3) Select Outgoing Server (SMTP) on left hand side
4) Click on Add
1) Settings
Description = use whatever you would like here (eg. ISP server)
Server Name = use your ISP SMTP/outgoing server
port = 25
Security and Authntication is only required if your ISP requires it.
Click on OK.