Comments on: Thunderbird Outgoing Email Problems – SMTP Configuration Scenarios

By: Net Age | Web Design

Net Age | Web Design — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:06:03 +0000

Hi there!

I was struggling with figuring out how to change my outgoing smtp, as I’ve moved across to a 3G modem from ADSL for the foreseeable future. With multiple email accounts there is only the one to change all, right at the bottom……boy, I could not find it, but after Googling “changing outgoing server thunderbird” I came across this gem. Thank you guys, for making life easy for technologically challenged people like myself!

Keep well & take care!

Jacques Snyman

By: Doogie

Doogie — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:11:00 +0000

Hi Susan You can temporarily disable AVG if you follow these instructions. Just don't try to download any e-mails until after you re-enable AVG. You don't want your PC to catch a bug. With AT&T, make sure that you have an AT&T SMTP server configured in Thunderbird with SSL enabled. AT&T will not work without SSL.

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:39:39 +0000

cannot send Thunderbird emails…receiving okay… settings are correct…it occurs to me maybe it could be AVG..( I have that) can I temporarily disable it, try it , or put exception in the firewall, setting and if ok what do I put ( I have ATT) thanks.

By: Doogie

Doogie — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:46:17 +0000

Hi Ritergal

What changed? What error? What incorrect setting?

I’ve been using Thunderbird for several years and I have not seen a change in the SMTP server settings. Perhaps something changed on your PC or with your hosting company. Some hosting companies are blocking the use of their SMTP servers unless the e-mail is coming from one of their e-mail accounts. Some anti-virus programs can also create problems.

By: Ritergal

Ritergal — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:23:31 +0000

This information needs to be updated for version 2.0.0.23 (20090812). The structure of the Outgoing Server configuration changed a couple of versions ago. I have an incorrect setting and although I’ve been using Thunderbird for years and am probably considered an Advanced User, I cannot figure out how to edit this error.

By: Doogie

Doogie — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:09:34 +0000

Hi Tom

It can be frustrating to resolve these issues. There are so many interactions involved with an e-mail connection that it is hard to identify the root of a problem. Plus, it doesn’t help when software only offers generic error messages that do not tell you anything that you do not already know.

Experiment with the settings, such as SSL. Restart Thunderbird after each configuration change.

Make sure that you have the correct Outgoing Server selected on the Account Settings screen.

Try calling tech support at your ISP.

It is also possible that a firewall or security software on your PC is causing the problem by blocking the Thunderbird connection. We have seen intermittent problems with Norton Anti-Virus blocking Thunderbird connections. This appears to happen just after Norton does an automatic virus definitions update. Re-booting the PC re-starts Norton and usually resolves the issue.

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:17:48 +0000

I have an SMTP issue that is driving me batty. I have just downloaded Thunderbird to a work computer on which I’ve been using Outlook. I have entered, re-entered the SMTP name and user name and even copied and pasted from my Outlook settings, but no luck. The server always rejects the send request. Any thoughts?

By: Frank

Frank — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:09:19 +0000

I’m having trouble with the compose feature of Thunderbird. I have five email accounts all with individual outgoing server settings and one-to-one identities. Recently, I have discovered that every time I go to compose a new email, another duplicate set of identities is listed in the “From” pull-dwon menu. There are now so many duplicate identities (and even cross-identities that I never established) that I can’t reach one of the From domains that I’m using quick frequently now.

Has anyone ever run into something like this? Any ideas (short of a full reinstall?)

Thanks, Frank

By: Doogie

Doogie — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:33:02 +0000

Hi Asbjorn

You can select an SMTP server from the list of SMTP servers you have set up in Thunderbird, but you have to do it on the Account Settings page. Just right-click on any account in the left-hand window in Thunderbird. That brings up the Account Settings display for that account. There is a drop-down list on the right side named “Outgoing Server (SMTP)” where you can then change the SMTP server assigned to that account.

If you have not already done so, you can set up as many SMTP servers as you wish on any Account Settings page. The Outgoing Server setup is the last selection on the list of accounts.

By: Asbjorn Nesse

Asbjorn Nesse — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:42:55 +0000

Hi,
I work very often with my laptop in different but well known networks. Meaning I have all actual SMTP adresses. But, the way it is done know my going through the meny and set as default is not a very easy way. I’m looking for a button in the menu with text telling me which SMTP is set and a click on that button I can make the change.
Is that easy to do and how??

Best regards

Asbjorn Nesse
Norway