Does zoho mail work on thunderbird

Yes, Zoho Mail can be set up to work with Thunderbird, a popular open-source email client. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you configure Zoho Mail with Thunderbird:

Prerequisites:

1. You have a Zoho Mail account.
2. You have Thunderbird installed on your computer.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Enable IMAP in Zoho Mail:
   • Log in to your Zoho Mail account.
   • Click on the gear icon () in the top-right corner and select "Settings".
   • Go to the "Accounts" tab.
   • Click on the "Edit" button next to your account.
   • Scroll down to the "IMAP" section and toggle the switch to "Enable IMAP".
   • Click "Save" to save the changes.
2. Create a new account in Thunderbird:
   • Launch Thunderbird and click on "File" > "New" > "Email Account".
   • Fill in the required information:
     • Your name: Enter your name as you want it to appear in the "From" field.
     • Email address: Enter your Zoho Mail address (e.g., [yourname]@zohomail.com).
     • Password: Enter your Zoho Mail password.
     • Server: Enter imap.zoho.com for the IMAP server.
     • Port: Enter 993 for the IMAP port.
   • Click "Next" to continue.
3. Configure the account:
   • Select "IMAP" as the account type.
   • Enter smtp.zoho.com as the SMTP server.
   • Enter 587 as the SMTP port.
   • Leave the "Authentication" method set to "Normal Password".
   • Click "Finish" to complete the setup.

Tips and Troubleshooting:

• Make sure you have enabled IMAP in your Zoho Mail account settings.
• If you encounter issues with authentication, try enabling "Use secure authentication" in Thunderbird's account settings.
• If you're having trouble connecting to the IMAP server, check your firewall settings and ensure that Thunderbird is allowed to connect to imap.zoho.com on port 993.

By following these steps, you should be able to set up your Zoho Mail account with Thunderbird. If you encounter any issues or have further questions, feel free to ask!