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In this guide, you will find instructions about setting up Mozilla Thunderbird.

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Note
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Eestikeelne versioon asub siin: Mozilla Thunderbirdi seadistamine.

Table of Contents

Introduction

When using cloud service,

please apply

applying two-factor authentication

as soon as possible

is mandatory: 

Kaheastmelise autentimise aktiveerimine Microsoft 365-s

NB! Already existing Thunderbird account can be set up to 2FA if You change from Thunderbird Account Settings →  Servers tab → password to OAuth2. Same is needed for Outgoing Server. 

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Setting up

Activating two-factor authentication.

Setup

NB!To use UT mailbox, the NB! Thunderbird version must be at least 77.  You can download latest version here.

  • Add a new account. Enter your name, e-mail address and the password for your account. Vajutage Continue.
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  • Check that your username is correct. Click Done
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  • Enter Your password

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  • Your account is set up
  • Already existing Thunderbird account can be set up to 2FA if You change from Thunderbird Account Settings →  Servers tab → password to OAuth2. 
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    • The latest Thunderbird can be downloaded from:

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    This guide is based on Mozilla Thunderbird version 102.12.0. Install the latest version if necessary!

    Guides

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    titleFirst time setup
    1. Open the Thunderbird application.
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    2. Fill in as follows:
      1. Your full name: your first name and last name
      2. Email address: UT e-mail addres in the format firstname.lastname@ut.ee
      3. Password: UT account password
      4. After entering the data, press the Continue button.
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    3. The IMAP settings will be displayed, press the Done button.
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      If there is a need to change the IMAP settings, select Configure manually.
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    4. Enter your UT account password and click the Sign In button.
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    5. Verify your identity using two-factor authentication.
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    6. To allow the Mozilla Thunderbird applcation, select Accept.
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    7. Mozilla Thunderbird has been set up successfully! Click the Finish button to complete the installation.
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    titleAdd more e-mail accounts
    1. Open the Thunderbird application.
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    2. From the top-left tab, select Mail and select Set Up Another Account -> Email.
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    3. Continue with the first time setup instructions in the first half of the guide.
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    IT helpdesk telephone number 737 5500

    (short number: 5500)