Thunderbird 10 E-mail setup (IMAP)

1. Go to the File menu and select New | Existing Mail Account...

 

2. Identity:

Your Name: type in your real name or initials

Email Address: type in your full e-mail address

Password: type in your assigned e-mail password

Click Continue to move on.

3. Auto-Detection:

The wizard will try to auto-detect your settings, however please click on "Manual config"

Note: you will be brought to the "Manual config" screen if auto-detect fails

4. Server Information:

Choose IMAP
Incoming Server: type in mail.YOURDOMAIN.COM
Outgoing Server: type in mail.YOURDOMAIN.COM
Username: type in your full e-mail address

Click Re-Test and finally click on Create Account when successfully validated