How to Enable Email Remote Images in Thunderbird

Remote images are often disabled for security purposes.

By default, Mozilla Thunderbird disables the viewing of remote images in emails. This is a security measure enacted to prevent viruses and other malicious devices from infiltrating your computer via email. You can temporarily enable remote images by clicking on the "Show Remote Content" in the alert bar at the top of the message, but there is also a more permanent fix for those who want it.

Things You'll Need

• Mozilla Thunderbird

Instructions

1. Open the Mozilla Thunderbird email client. Click on "Tools" from the menu bar and select "Options."

2. Click on the "Advanced" icon in the "Options" window. In the "General" tab, click on the "Config Editor" button.

3. Type "mailnews.message_display.disable_remote_image" in the search box at the top of the "about:config" window. Doing so will automatically take you to the setting. Double-click on the setting to change its value from "true" to "false." The status will change from "default" to "user defined." Click on the "X" to exit.

4. Open an email in your account that has remote images. You should now be able to view those images.

Tips & Warnings

• With remote images enabled, be especially careful about the types of email you open in your email client. Only open and view emails from well-known, trustworthy sources.

References

• Philo King: Get Thunderbird to Show Remote Images by Default