How to Set Up Email on Thunderbird

Prerequisites

Before setting up Thunderbird, make sure you have:

• An email account created in HestiaCP
• Mozilla Thunderbird installed
• Your domain name and email password

Server Settings

Incoming Mail Server (IMAP):
Server: mail.yourdomain.com
Port: 993
Encryption: SSL/TLS
Authentication: Normal password

Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP):
Server: mail.yourdomain.com
Port: 465
Encryption: SSL/TLS
Authentication: Normal password

Username: info@example.com (full email address)
Password: Your email password

Step-by-Step Setup

Step 1: Open Thunderbird

Launch Mozilla Thunderbird on your computer.

Step 2: Add New Account

If first time, setup wizard appears. Otherwise, go to File → New → Existing Mail Account.

Step 3: Enter Your Information

• Your name: As you want it to appear (e.g., John Doe)
• Email address: info@example.com
• Password: Your email password

Click Continue.

Step 4: Manual Configuration (If Auto-detection Fails)

Click Manual config and enter:

Incoming (IMAP):

• Server: mail.yourdomain.com
• Port: 993
• SSL: SSL/TLS
• Authentication: Normal password

Outgoing (SMTP):

• Server: mail.yourdomain.com
• Port: 465
• SSL: SSL/TLS
• Authentication: Normal password

Step 5: Test Configuration

Click Re-test to verify settings.

Step 6: Create Account

Click Done to finish setup.

Alternative: POP3 Settings (Download Only)

Incoming (POP3):
Server: mail.yourdomain.com
Port: 995
SSL: SSL/TLS

Troubleshooting

Certificate Warning: If using self-signed SSL, Thunderbird will show a warning. You can accept it permanently.

Connection Refused: Check if ports 993 and 465 are open in firewall: ufw status