How to add firebird mail to gmail

To add Firebird Mail to Gmail, you'll need to set up a POP3 or IMAP account in Gmail. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

Prerequisites:

  1. You have a Firebird Mail account (e.g., @firebirdmail.com).
  2. You have a Gmail account (e.g., @gmail.com).
  3. You have the Firebird Mail account settings (e.g., username, password, server addresses).

Step 1: Enable POP3 or IMAP in Firebird Mail

  1. Log in to your Firebird Mail account.
  2. Go to the "Settings" or "Options" section.
  3. Look for the "POP3/IMAP" or "Email Client" settings.
  4. Enable POP3 or IMAP access. You may need to specify the server addresses and port numbers.

Step 2: Set up a POP3 or IMAP account in Gmail

  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 "Accounts and Import" tab.
  4. Click on "Add a POP3 mail account" or "Add an IMAP mail account" (depending on your Firebird Mail settings).
  5. Enter your Firebird Mail account details:
    • Email address: Your Firebird Mail address (e.g., @firebirdmail.com).
    • Username: Your Firebird Mail username (e.g., yourname).
    • Password: Your Firebird Mail password.
    • POP3 or IMAP server: Enter the server addresses and port numbers specified in your Firebird Mail settings.
  6. Click "Add account" to complete the setup.

Step 3: Configure Gmail to retrieve emails from Firebird Mail

  1. Go back to the "Accounts and Import" tab.
  2. Click on the "Edit info" button next to your Firebird Mail account.
  3. In the "POP3 or IMAP" section, select the "Leave a copy of retrieved messages on the server" option to ensure that emails are synced between Firebird Mail and Gmail.
  4. Click "Save Changes" to save your settings.

Step 4: Verify your Firebird Mail account in Gmail

  1. Go to the "Accounts and Import" tab.
  2. Click on the "Verify" button next to your Firebird Mail account.
  3. Follow the prompts to verify your account.

Step 5: Check your emails in Gmail

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. You should now see emails from your Firebird Mail account in your Gmail inbox.
  3. You can use Gmail's web interface, mobile app, or third-party email clients to access your Firebird Mail emails.

That's it! You should now be able to access your Firebird Mail emails in Gmail. If you encounter any issues, feel free to ask, and I'll do my best to help you troubleshoot.