Gmail pop settings for thunderbird

To set up Gmail with POP in Thunderbird, follow these steps:

Step 1: Enable POP in your Gmail account

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
3. Go to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
4. Select the "Enable POP" option.
5. Choose whether you want to allow POP access for all users or just yourself.
6. Click "Save Changes."

Step 2: Set up Thunderbird

1. Open Thunderbird and go to "Tools" > "Account Settings."
2. Click on "Add Mail Account" and select "Manual Setup."
3. Select "POP" as the account type.
4. Enter the following settings:
   • Your Name: Your name as you want it to appear in the recipient's email client.
   • Email Address: Your Gmail address.
   • POP Server: pop.gmail.com
   • Port: 995
   • Username: Your Gmail address.
   • Password: Your Gmail password.
5. Click "Retest" to verify the settings.
6. Click "Finish" to complete the setup.

Step 3: Configure additional settings (optional)

1. If you want to download attachments and emails, make sure to select the "Leave a copy on the server" option.
2. If you want to delete emails from the server after downloading, select the "Expunge on exit" option.
3. You can also set up filters or labels to organize your emails in Thunderbird.

Tips and Variations

• If you're using a custom domain with Gmail, you may need to use a different POP server (e.g., pop.yourdomain.com).
• If you're using two-factor authentication (2FA) with your Gmail account, you may need to generate an App Password and use that instead of your regular password.
• If you're having trouble connecting to Gmail with POP, try enabling IMAP instead or checking your Gmail account settings to ensure that POP is enabled.

By following these steps, you should be able to set up your Gmail account with POP in Thunderbird.