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    setting up thunderbird for E mail

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Robert in Sadorus, Sep 6, 2007.

  1. Robert in Sadorus

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    how do i find out my incoming and out going server names? because i have NO idea.
     
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    I moved this thread. I think you'll get more help in the software forum.
     
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    Thanks......
     
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    How are you getting your Email now (threw whom)?
     
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  5. Robert in Sadorus

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    AOL is where i have my e mail account
     
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    Remember this stuff
    your server type is IMAP (not POP)
    server name “imap.aol.com (no quotes)
    user name [email protected] (use your real one)
    port 143 works for me it is the default

    Go to tools/accounts settings, bottom left “add account” follow wizard should be straight forward if problem post back. Good luck.

    Edit your password is the one you use now.
     
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    still didnt work, said something about the smpt? server couldnt connect. my default is port 110 does that make a difference?
     
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    Since his is 143, and yours is 110, id guess and say that it does make a difference. Try the 143 as your default port like powerpack said. It is working for him.
     
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    I know 143 works I will go thru the wizard see what i can figure.
     
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    I messed up it has been a while I never gave you the out going sever this should fix and if you want to try 110 do.

    smtp.aol.com that is why it did not work.
     
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    thanks i got it working now. Thanks again. i set it to use default outgoing server(smtp) and it worked fine. i did switch the port to 143 as well, left the out going port on default.
     
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    This is a pretty slick E mail client program. I like how it shows you new messages on the bottom of the monitor where you can actually read them.
     
    Robert in Sadorus, Sep 7, 2007
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    Enjoy, now it is tempting to get more accounts since you can manage them now.
     
    powerpack, Sep 7, 2007
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