Thunderbird Setup (cPanel Email)
Quick Settings Reference
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Incoming Server | mail.yourdomainnamehere |
| Incoming Port | 993 |
| Incoming Security | SSL/TLS |
| Outgoing Server | mail.yourdomainnamehere |
| Outgoing Port | 465 |
| Outgoing Security | SSL/TLS |
| Username | Your full email address |
| Password | Your email password |
Step-by-Step Setup
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Open Thunderbird.
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Go to Account Settings > Account Actions > Add Mail Account.
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Enter your:
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Name
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Email address
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Password
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Click Continue
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Thunderbird will try auto-config. Click Manual config and set:
Incoming (IMAP):
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Server:
mail.yourdomainnamehere -
Port:
993 -
SSL: SSL/TLS
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Auth: Normal password
Outgoing (SMTP):
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Server:
mail.yourdomainnamehere -
Port:
465 -
SSL: SSL/TLS
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Auth: Normal password
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Click Done to finish.
Troubleshooting
Authentication error:
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Double-check full email address and password
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Make sure both incoming and outgoing use the same login
Email won’t send:
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Edit SMTP server:
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Must be port 465 with SSL and login required
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Still Need Help?
If problems persist, submit a ticket with:
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Your OS and Thunderbird version
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Error message or screenshot
