How to configure my Basic mailbox in Thunderbird?

Once your Basic mailbox has been created, you can set it up in Thunderbird.

Follow these steps in Thunderbird to add your Basic mailbox:

  1. Go to “File” > “New” > “Mail Account”.
  2. Enter your name, email address, and password, then click “Manual Configuration”.
  3. Fill in the following details in the server settings and proceed:
    • Incoming Server:
      Server: imap.mailprotect.be
      Port: 993
      Connection security: SSL/TLS
      Authentication method: Normal password
      Username: your email address
    • Outgoing server:
      Server: smtp-auth.mailprotect.be
      Port: 587
      Connection security: STARTTLS
      Authentication method: Normal password
      Username: your email address
  4. Your mailbox has been successfully added to Thunderbird!
Updated on 27 November 2024

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