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Thunderbird - Checking your settings

1. Open Account Settings

  • In Thunderbird, go to Application Menu (≡) > Account Settings.

  • Alternatively, right-click your email account in the left pane and select Settings.


2. Update Server Settings

  • In the left-hand menu, click on Server Settings under your account.
  • Adjust as needed:

    • For IMAP:

      • Server Name: imap.voice.net.au

      • Port: 143 (STARTTLS), 993 (SSL/TLS)

      • Connection Security: STARTTLS for port 143) or SSL/TLS for port 993)

      • Authentication Method: Normal password

      • Username: Your full email address (Eg example.user@voice.net.au)

    • For POP3:

      • Server Name: pop.voice.net.au

      • Port: 110 (STARTTLS), 995 (SSL/TLS)

      • Connection Security: STARTTLS for port 110) or SSL/TLS for port 995)

      • Authentication Method: Normal password

      • Username: Your full email address (Eg example.user@voice.net.au)


3. Update Outgoing (SMTP) Settings

  • Scroll down and click Outgoing Server (SMTP) at the bottom left.

  • Select the correct SMTP server from the list, then click Edit.

  • Adjust as needed:

    • Server Name: smtp.voice.net.au

    • Port: 587 (STARTTLS) or 465 (SSL/TLS)

    • Connection Security: STARTTLS (Port 587) or SSL/TLS (Port 465)

    • Authentication Method: Normal password

    • Username: Your full email address (Eg example.user@voice.net.au)

4. Save and Test

  • Restart Thunderbird if it requests it and try sending/receiving mail to test.

Screenshot Examples

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