How to Use Webmail With Thunderbird

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Download and install Mozilla Thunderbird if you have not done so. Run the program.
Step 2

Download the Webmail extension for Thunderbird, and the components for the services you want to use. Remember the path and folder you save them to.
Step 3

Find "Tools" in Mozilla Thunderbird's menu, and click on "Add-ons."
Step 4

Locate the button labeled "Install…" on the "Extensions" tab.
Step 5

Browse to the folder you saved the Webmail extension and double-click on the .xpi file.
Step 6

Restart Thunderbird and repeat Steps 3 and 4 for each Webmail component you wish to install.

Step 1

Select "File" from Mozilla Thunderbird's menu, followed by "New" and "Account."
Step 2

Choose "Email Account."
Step 3

Enter your name and e-mail address in the corresponding fields, and then click "Next."
Step 4

Click the radio button next to "POP."
Step 5

Type "localhost" for "Incoming Server," and decide if you wish to use a Global Inbox. Click "Next" after you decide.
Step 6

Fill out your username using your entire e-mail address, such as "user@yahoo.com," or "user@hotmail.com." Click "Next."
Step 7

Name your account whatever you like. This is what will show up as the name of your Webmail account inside Mozilla Thunderbird.
Step 8

Review the information you have entered. Click "Finish."

Step 1

Open "Account Settings." This is located under the "Tools" menu.
Step 2

Find and click on "Outgoing Server (SMTP)." Locate and select the "Add" button in the main part of the window.
Step 3

Give the SMTP a description, and then input "localhost" for "Server Name." Leave the "Port" number alone.
Step 4

Make sure you have the "Use Name and Password" box ticked. Use your e-mail address for "User Name."

Step 1

Find the name of your Webmail account in the list on the left-hand side, above "Outgoing Server (SMTP)."
Step 2

Click on it to bring up your new Webmail account's settings in the main area of the window.
Step 3

Select your new SMTP server's name from the drop-down box.
Step 4

Click the "OK" button.