When you startup Thunderbird for the first time the first thing you should see is a dialog box asking you to set up a new account. If this is not your first time loading Thunderbird you can use the menu and choose Tools and Account Settings, then press the Add Account button. Now when you see this dialog box select the Email account option and press the next button.
Now you should see a dialog box that is asking for you name and email address. First enter your first and last name the way you would like it to be displayed to others. Then enter you email address. Be sure to have the correct spelling. Most YCS clients have their own domain name. If you have your own website or domain name just use your username @ and your domain name. (Username@domain.com) If you do not have your own domain or website then you are using the YCS mail domain which is YCTP.com.(Username@yctp.com) Again be sure you have the correct spelling.
Then press the Next button. You should then see a dialog box asking for the type of incomming mail server. If you are using our service for email you should select IMAP. Then on the next two lines enter your incomming and outgoing mail servers. Again be sure you have the correct spelling of your username and domain.
Then press the Next button. You should then see a dialog box asking for your incomming user name. Be sure to enter your entire email address.
Then press the Next button. You should then see a dialog box asking for your account name. Be sure to enter your entire email address.
Now press the Next button. You should now see a dialog box with Congratulations and a list of the settings being made. Go ahead and press the Finish button.
Now select the new mail inbox on the left hand side. You will be prompted for the password for the account. It will not display on the screen instead it will display stars. Be sure to select the checkbox that says Use Password Manager to remember this password and press the OK button.
You will now see a message explaining what the password manager does and how to set other options. Just press the OK button.
Now you need to go the the menu and choose tools and select account settings. On the left side select Outgoing Server (SMTP) The right side will have a number of options available. Check the box that is labeled Use name and password. Then under User Name enter your entire email address. Then press the OK button.
Now you should send yourself an email to ensure it is working. When you press the send button you will see a dialog box asking for the password for your email. Again type in your password. It will not display on the screen but instead with display stars. Be sure to select the checkbox that says Use Password Manager to remember this password.rn
Now you are DONE!! You are ok to go ahead and use your email. If you have more accounts to setup just go to TOOLS and ACCOUNT SETTINGS to add more. The above information is provided as a courtesy to our clients and are only to be used by clients that are comfortable with your computer. We will not be responsible for any lost emails or accounts. If your email is not working be sure to contact your YCS technician to assist you.
