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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 (Port 143) or SSL/TLS (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 (Port 110) or SSL/TLS (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

                  Click OK to save changes.

                  Restart Thunderbird or try sending/receiving mail to test.