Thunderbird Email Client Setup:
If you have been using another Email client to check
your messages, the first time you start Thunderbird you will have
the option to import your files. If you choose to import, Thunderbird
will pull your address book and all configuration options. If
you are changing from Netscape to Thunderbird because of a problem
you should not import configuration from Netscape as you may import
the problem as well. If this is the case you should continue by
selecting "Don't import anything".
A wizard is now displayed to help you setup your
email account. Select “Email account” from the
list of options and click "Next."
Your Name: enter the name you
want displayed to users when you send them email.
Email Address: enter your WHOI email address.
Click "Next."
“Select the type of incoming server you
are using" Change this option
to IMAP option.
Enter in your Incoming Server,
which is “mail$.whoi.edu”,
where "$" is the first initial
of your first name.
Enter in the Outgoing Server, which is “outbox.whoi.edu".
Click “Next.”
Double check that your username is correct. Your
username is the first portion of your email address. Click “Next.”
Enter the name by which you would like to refer
to this account. Click "Next."
Verify that all of the information is correct,
then click Finish. Remember:
| Account Name: |
your_name@whoi.edu |
| Username: |
your_name |
| Email address: |
your_name@whoi.edu |
| Incoming Server Name: |
mail$.whoi.edu,
where $ = the first initial
of first name |
| Incoming Server Type: |
IMAP |
| Outgoing Server Name: |
outbox.whoi.edu |
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