POP3 is the most common method for retrieving e-mail with ISPs, but you can also use the POP3 method with a GMail account. If you use the POP3 method, you do not have to log into a GMail account in order to retrieve your messages. Message can be downloaded using any e-mail client, but these instructions specifically address setting this up with Thunderbird. First log … [Read more...]
How To View E-Mail Header Information in Thunderbird
It is easy to view the header information in Thunderbird. The header is a normally invisible potion of an e-mail message that contains all of the routing information, including the IP addresses of the sender, which includes spammers. An invisible header is attached to each packet of information send via the internet. When your browser requests a web page, a header is … [Read more...]
Thunderbird Incoming E-Mail Problems – Blocked by Server Firewall
We recently experienced an unusual issue with Mozilla Thunderbird incoming e-mail that could explain why some users are seeing intermittent problems with a failure to receive incoming messages. For some time Mozilla Thunderbird users have been reporting strange problems with incoming e-mail that suddenly ceases to work. We have maintained all along that the problem is … [Read more...]
Norton Internet Security May Be Disabling E-Mail
For months people have been reporting strange problems with Mozilla's Thunderbird e-mail client. I have maintained that the problem is not likely to be Thunderbird, but is more likely to be related to a user's ISP or a Windows issue or a firewall blocking access. I think I have found and verified at least one potential source for the ongoing issue with either inbound or … [Read more...]
Best Add-ons for Mozilla Thunderbird
Mozilla's Thunderbird allows independent developers to add functionality to this very popular e-mail client through extensions called add-ons. Some users never use add-ons, while others use dozens of them. I prefer to only install an add-on when it adds a particular feature that is really useful. There are hundreds of add-ons available that can be very useful enhancements. … [Read more...]
Thunderbird Outgoing Email Problems – SMTP Configuration Scenarios
It is clear that several people are having problems with outgoing email with Mozilla's Thunderbird. Most outgoing e-mail problems are related to improper SMTP (Simple Mail Transport Protocol) configurations. Sometimes an ISP's server configuration changes. Sometimes the user may not select the proper SMTP server for an account. In this post I will attempt to cover some of the … [Read more...]
Troubleshooting Mozilla Thunderbird Outgoing E-Mail Problems
Outgoing e-mail problems can sometimes be more difficult to troubleshoot than incoming e-mail problems. Troubleshooting these types of problems in Mozilla's Thunderbird is fairly easy if you understand how outbound e-mail works. Outbound e-mail uses a process called SMTP (simple mail transport protocol). SMTP is the standard for e-mail transmissions across the Internet. … [Read more...]
Troubleshooting Mozilla Thunderbird Incoming E-Mail Problems
Troubleshooting connection problems with an e-mail client, such as the freebie Mozilla Thunderbird e-mail program can be frustrating and tricky. If you are having problems retrieving your e-mail or getting it configured correctly, don't give up. Most solutions are pretty simple. In this article we cover some of the more common connection issues you might find when using … [Read more...]
Creating an E-Mail Signature in Thunderbird
A signature in an e-mail is kind of like a footer on a web page. It is generally used to convey contact information, legal notices and other repetitive information. This is something that you may not want to re-type every time you send an e-mail message. Thunderbird allows you to create as many signatures as you wish. You can assign a different signature to each individual … [Read more...]
Thunderbird Tutorial – Using Spam and Junk Mail Filters
No one want to receive spam, but today it is almost inevitable that most e-mail addresses will eventually end up on spam lists. I have always protected my e-mail addresses, but recently ended up receiving more than 100 spam messages per day on my most important e-mail address used only by my business clients. It turns out that a client thought she was doing me a favor when … [Read more...]