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Email Settings: Mozilla Thunderbird 1.5 for Windows

Getting Started with Mozilla Thunderbird

  1. Open Mozilla Thunderbird
  2. Click Tools, from the pull down menu and select Accounts Settings
  3. Click Add Account.

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  4. Select "E-mail Account" and click Next

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  5. Enter in your name and e-mail address in the desired fields; and click Next

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Configure Mozilla Thunderbird for POP and SMTP

  1. Bullet "POP" under Select the type of incoming server you are using
  2. Type in your Server Information:
    • The incoming mail server is mail2.planetmagpie.com
    • The outgoing mail server is smtp2.planetmagpie.com
  3. Check "Use Global Inbox (store mail in Local Folders)" and click Next

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Configure Mozilla Thunderbird for Windows to retrieve your PlanetMagpie Email

  1. Enter in your e-mail address for both the Incoming and Outgoing User Name; and click Next

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  2. Enter in an account name, or leave it as your e-mail address; and click Next

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  3. Review the account information; and click Finish
  4. Click OK

For additional support contact support@planetmagpie.com
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