MacBook/iMac: How to Set Up Email in Mozilla Thunderbird

This guide will walk you through installing Mozilla Thunderbird and setting up your email account on your MacBook or iMac.

Steps and screen layouts may vary slightly depending on your Thunderbird version.

Note: The screenshots are for reference only. Please enter your own account details when following this guide.

Step 1: Download and Install Thunderbird

If you already have Thunderbird installed, skip to Step 2.

1. Visit the Thunderbird website and click Download.

2. Select macOS and download the application.

3. If prompted, click Allow and close the donation window.

4. Open the downloaded file and drag Thunderbird into your Applications folder.

5. Open Thunderbird from your Applications folder or Launchpad.

   If prompted, select Open to launch the application.

Step 2: Add Your Email Account

1. Follow the instructions that apply to you:

   • If you're opening Thunderbird for the first time: The email account setup screen should appear automatically.

   • If you already use Thunderbird: Open Settings > Account Settings, then select Add Account.

2. Enter the following details:

   • Full Name: The name recipients will see when you send emails (e.g. your business name).

   • Email Address: Your full email address.

   • Password: Your email account password.

   Select Configure Manually.

   

Step 3: Configure Your Mail Servers

1. Enter the following server settings:

   Incoming Mail Server (IMAP)

   • Protocol: IMAP

   • Hostname: mail.yourdomain.com.au

   • Port: 993

   • Connection Security: SSL/TLS

   • Authentication Method: Normal Password

   • Username: Your full email address.

   Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)

   • Protocol: SMTP

   • Hostname: mail.yourdomain.com.au

   • Port: 465

   • Connection Security: SSL/TLS

   • Authentication Method: Normal Password

   • Username: Your full email address.

   Replace yourdomain.com.au with your own domain name.

   

2. Select Done to verify your settings and continue.

Step 4: Complete Your Setup

1. If prompted, select Finish to complete the account setup.

2. If you'd like Thunderbird to be your default email application, select Set as Default. Otherwise, you can skip this option.

Setup Complete!

Your email account is now ready to use in Mozilla Thunderbird.

If you need assistance, contact us at support@registry.com.au or call 1300 070 000, Monday to Friday, 9 AM–5 PM.