How to Set-up Gmail IMAP Account through Mozilla Thunderbird 3.0
Setting up your Gmail IMAP Account with Mozilla Thunderbird 3.0 is just so easy.
You will need to download the Mozilla Thunderbird 3.0 first and install it. After, setting up your Gmail IMAP account is just easy as entering your Gmail e-mail address and password. It will automatically detect your mail settings for the incoming and outgoing server names that will let you send and receive emails.
Follow these simple steps in setting up your Gmail IMAP Account;
1. Click on ‘Tools’ > ‘Accounts Settings’
2. On the left column part of Account Settings window below, click on ‘Account Actions’ and click ‘Add Mail Account’.
3. You will get the ‘Mail Account Setup’ window and enter your name, e-mail address and password.
4. Click ‘Continue’ button and it will it automatically detect the settings of your incoming and outgoing mail servers.
5. Click ‘Create Account’ and you’re good to go to send, receive and compose email from your Mozilla Thunderbird 3.0 with your Gmail IMAP Account.