Problem
How do I set up outbound SMTP on Thunderbird 91.x?
How do I set up outMail on Thunderbird?
Solution
Follow the guide below to configure Thunderbird 91.x to send emails using the outMail service.
Launch Thunderbird from the Desktop or from the Start > All Programs menu. The icon looks like the one shown below.
Right click on the account and select settings.
An additional tab entitled 'Account Settings' will appear, select the "Outgoing Server (SMTP)" left-hand menu option.
Click on the desired account and select edit.
Another window will appear called "SMTP Server".
Enter the "Description" as something meaningful, such as "outMail"
Set the "Server Name" to mxXXXXXX.smtp-engine.com, and set the "Port" (See below for port options)
Select the security option as you wish in the Connection security drop down.
Select the option "Normal Password" in the Authentication method
Enter the username you were provided for outMail.
Click OK to return to the previous window
You can now close the "Account Settings" Tab.
The first time you send a message you will be prompted for the password, enter the outmail password as provided in your welcome email.
Video Tutorial
Summary of server details
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Outgoing server |
mxXXXXXX.smtp-engine.com As provided in your signup email. |
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Outgoing server protocol |
SMTP |
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Outgoing server port |
25, 465, 587, 2525 or 8025 |
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Authentication Type |
Basic Authentication, SSL and TLS supported |
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Username |
As provided |
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Password |
As provided |
Uninstalling / Removing outMail
To change your outgoing SMTP server settings away from outMail simply follow the setup guide above and where asked to enter the outgoing SMTP mail server address and login credentials please use those provided to you for the service provider you are moving to.
