Thunderbird will begin downloading your existing messages. Click Done, sign in with your Google account if prompted. After you provide your account information (real name, email address, password), Thunderbird will automatically configure your Gmail connection. The Mail Account Setup dialog is displayed. Next, select File > New > Existing Mail Account…. See Google's article on “less secure apps” for help. In the Email Address box(2), change your email to your email.Double check that “Access for less secure apps” is enabled. Make sure your Email Address is selected(1). Right Click your Email Address located above your Inbox and Click Settings. To change the sender email to your follow these steps. When you add your Google Account to Thunderbird, you sign in using your address. Set as default if you wish.Ĭhanging your Sender Email in Thunderbird It will ask if you want to set Thunderbird as your default mail app. You have successfully added your Google Account to Thunderbird. Thunderbird will ask for access to your Google Account. Click Next.Įnter your Google account password and then select Next Enter your Google account name ( email address). The Google Authentication Window will pop up.

Thunderbird Will Automatically detect that you are adding a Google Account so there is no need to configure any other settings. A pop up will appear asking for your Email Login Information.Įnter your Name, Google Account ( email address) and password. Once the installation is finished you will be given the option to Launch Thunderbird. This Process is for an initial Install and Run of Mozilla Thunderbird

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