How to set up icloud mail with thunderbird

To set up iCloud Mail with Thunderbird, you'll need to follow these steps:

Prerequisites:

1. Make sure you have Thunderbird installed on your computer.
2. Ensure you have an iCloud account and have enabled two-factor authentication (2FA) if prompted.
3. Note down your iCloud email address and password.

Step 1: Create an IMAP account in Thunderbird

1. Open Thunderbird and go to Tools > Account Settings.
2. Click on Account Actions > Add Mail Account.
3. Select Manual Setup and click Next.
4. Choose IMAP as the account type and click Next.
5. Enter the following settings:
   • Your Name: Your name as you want it to appear in the From field.
   • Email Address: Your iCloud email address (e.g., [yourname]@icloud.com).
   • Server: imap.mail.me.com (for IMAP) or smtp.mail.me.com (for SMTP).
   • Port: 993 (for IMAP) or 587 (for SMTP).
   • Username: Your iCloud email address (e.g., [yourname]@icloud.com).
   • Password: Your iCloud account password.
6. Click Next and then Finish.

Step 2: Configure IMAP settings

1. In the Account Settings window, select your iCloud account and click Edit.
2. In the Server Settings section, set the following:
   • Incoming Server: imap.mail.me.com
   • Port: 993
   • Security: SSL/TLS
   • Authentication: Normal password
3. Click OK to save the changes.

Step 3: Configure SMTP settings

1. In the Account Settings window, select your iCloud account and click Edit.
2. In the Outgoing Server section, set the following:
   • SMTP Server: smtp.mail.me.com
   • Port: 587
   • Security: STARTTLS
   • Authentication: Normal password
3. Click OK to save the changes.

Step 4: Test your account

1. Close and reopen Thunderbird to ensure the changes take effect.
2. Try sending and receiving emails to test your iCloud account setup.

Tips:

• Make sure you have enabled IMAP access in your iCloud account settings.
• If you encounter issues, try restarting Thunderbird or checking the Thunderbird forums for troubleshooting tips.
• You can also use the iCloud Mail app on your iPhone or iPad to access your emails, if you prefer.

By following these steps, you should be able to set up your iCloud Mail account with Thunderbird and start using it as your primary email client.