1. Start Mozilla Thunderbird.
2. From the menu bar at the top of the Mozilla Thunderbird screen, select Tools > Account Settings.
3. At the Account Settings window, click the Add Account button.
4. In the Account Wizard, enter the following, clicking the Next button after each screen:
   1. Select type of account you would like to set up: E-mail account
   2. Your Name (as you would like it to appear on your outgoing mail)
   3. E-mail Address (YourNetID@syr.edu)
   4. Select the type of incoming server you are using: IMAP
   5. Incoming Server: IMAP-SERVER.SYR.EDU
   6. Outgoing Server: SMTP-HOST.SYR.EDU
   7. Incoming User Name (your NetID)
   8. Outgoing User Name (your NetID)
   9. Account Name: change YourNetID@syr.edu to MyMail (IMAP)
   10. At the Congratulations screen, verify your settings and then click the Finish button if correct (or click "Back" to make changes)
5. At the Account Settings window, click Outgoing Server (SMTP) in the left column, then click the Edit button on the right.
6. On the SMTP Server window, under "Use Secure Connection," select SSL and then click the OK button.
7. At the Account Settings window, click OK to close.
8. At the main Thunderbird screen, in the Folders list on the left-hand side, click on the Inbox icon under MyMail (IMAP).
9. At the Mail Server Password Required prompt, type your NetID password, check the box in front of "Use Password Manager" to remember this password (if desired), and click the OK button to connect and download your MyMail.

Note: If you are off campus, your internet service provider (ISP) may not allow outgoing mail to be sent through SMTP-HOST.SYR.EDU. In that case, please consult your ISP for the proper outgoing mail settings or connect to the Syracuse University VPN before using your e-mail client.

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