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If this is the first time you are configuring an account in Thunderbird, a 'Mail Account Setup' window might appear. If it does, skip to step 3 and continue with the instructions. Also, if it asks to create a new email account, click Skip this and use myexisting email.

Starting with Thunderbird version 52, Thunderbird requires Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) or higher. If you are on an earlier version of Mac OS X, there are options for you to continue using a secure version of Thunderbird. Visit this Apple Support page to find your Mac OS version. Option 1: Upgrade to a Mac OS version supported by Apple. Starting with Thunderbird version 52, Thunderbird requires Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) or higher. If you are on an earlier version of Mac OS X, there are options for you to continue using a secure version of Thunderbird. Visit this Apple Support page to find your Mac OS version. Option 1: Upgrade to a Mac OS version supported by Apple. Thunderbird is a free email application that’s easy to set up and customize - and it’s loaded with great features! Download Thunderbird — English (US) Windows 64-bit. Download Thunderbird — English (US) Windows 64-bit. Windows MSI 64-bit. Your system doesn't meet the requirements to run Thunderbird. Please follow these instructions to install Thunderbird.

The IU Exchange Online environment does not support IMAP. See Configure your mail client for Exchange Online.
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  1. In Thunderbird, from the Tools menu, select AccountSettings.
  2. In the sheet that appears, click Account Actions, and then select Add Mail Account....
  3. In the next sheet, next to 'Your name:', enter your name as you want it to appear in the 'From:' field of your outgoing messages.
  4. Next to 'Email address:', type your IU email address.

    If you are unsure of your exact IU email address, see Your IU email address.

  5. Next to 'Password:', enter your IU passphrase. Click Continue.
  6. In the next sheet, Thunderbird will attempt to guess your mail settings, but will fail. It will then allow you to manually enter your settings.
  7. In the pop-up menu next to the 'Incoming:' field, make sure that IMAP is selected. In the 'Server hostname' field, type imap.exchange.iu.edu. In the next field under 'Port', select 993. For 'SSL', choose SSL/TLS; under 'Authentication', select Normal password.
  8. Next to 'Outgoing:', under 'Server hostname', type mail-relay.iu.edu. In the field under 'Port', select 587. For 'SSL', choose STARTTLS; under 'Authentication', select Normal password.
  9. Next to 'Username:', type your IU username if it isn't already entered.
  10. Click Done or Create Account.

To customize your settings, click the Tools menu and select Account Settings.

If you have difficulties sending mail from Thunderbird, try reducing the maximum number of server connections to cache to 1:

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  1. From the Tools menu, select Account Settings.
  2. In the section for your IMAP account, click ServerSettings and then Advanced... .
  3. Under 'Maximum number of server connections to cache', enter 1.

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To resolve other IMAP mail client errors, see ARCHIVED: If you have problems sending mail from your IMAP mail client.