Mozilla Thunderbird Setup

Note: Staff wishing to set up Thunderbird should use this guide.

1. Click on "Tools", then "Account Settings...", then click "Add Account" in the lower right of the window. (You may skip this step if this is your first time starting Thunderbird.)
2. Select "Email Account".
   
   
3. Fill out the "Your Name" and "Email Address" fields.
   
   
4. Select IMAP, then fill out "outlook.com" for the incoming server.
   
   
5. Fill out the "Incoming User Name" with your information (PrivateID@live.missouristate.edu).
   
   
6. Enter an account name then click "Next".
   
   
7. Verify settings then click "Finish".
   
   
8. Select "Account Settings..." from the tools menu. Select "Server Settings", then under security settings select SSL.
   
   
9. Can't see all folders? Click "File" then click "Subscribe...". Check the folders you would like to subscribe to. Congratulations, you now have Live@Edu mail on Thunderbird!
   
   

If you have any difficulties with this tutorial, please feel free to contact either the ResNet Offices (417 836-6100) or the open access computer labs (417 836-4519) for assistance.