How to add the mails outlook in thunderbird

To add your Outlook mail account to Thunderbird, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Set up your Outlook account

Before you start, make sure you have an Outlook account set up on your device. If you don't have one, you can create a new account on the Outlook website.

Step 2: Enable IMAP or POP3

To access your Outlook emails in Thunderbird, you need to enable IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) or POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3) on your Outlook account. Here's how:

• Go to your Outlook account settings (gear icon > View all Outlook settings > Mail > POP and IMAP).
• Enable IMAP or POP3 for your account.
• Note down the IMAP or POP3 server settings, including the server name, port number, and login credentials.

Step 3: Add your Outlook account to Thunderbird

Now, open Thunderbird and follow these steps:

• Click on the "File" menu and select "New" > "Existing Mail Account".
• In the "Choose your email provider" window, select "Other" and click "Next".
• Enter your name, email address, and password in the required fields.
• In the "Server Information" section, enter the IMAP or POP3 server settings you noted down earlier.
• Make sure the "Use secure authentication" checkbox is selected.
• Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Step 4: Configure your account settings

After adding your account, you may need to configure some additional settings:

• Go to the "Account Settings" window by clicking on the "Edit" button next to your account name.
• In the "Account Settings" window, select the "Server Settings" tab.
• Make sure the "Use secure connection (SSL/TLS)" checkbox is selected.
• You can also adjust other settings, such as the "Incoming" and "Outgoing" server ports, depending on your Outlook account settings.

Step 5: Sync your emails

Once you've completed the setup process, your Outlook emails should start syncing with Thunderbird. You can check your emails by clicking on the "Inbox" folder in the Thunderbird sidebar.

That's it! You should now be able to access your Outlook emails in Thunderbird. If you encounter any issues during the setup process, you can refer to the Thunderbird documentation or seek help from the Thunderbird community.