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To make a certain account use a different SMTP server, | To make a certain account use a different SMTP server, do the following:<br/> | ||
Select the account that you wish to modify | <br/> | ||
Select Server Settings. | 1. Go to '''Tools > Account Settings'''.<br/> | ||
2. Select the account that you wish to modify:<br/> | |||
Click the plus sign (+) or arrow on the left to drop down a list below the account.<br/> | |||
3. Select '''Server Settings'''.<br/> | |||
4. Click the '''Adanced''' button.<br/> | |||
5. Select the desired SMTP server from the drop down list.<br/> | |||
6. Apply the changes, and you're good to go!<br/> | |||
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Observations: <br/> | |||
1) With my version 1.5.0.4, I'm unable to get past step 4 above. When I click the Advanced button, the window that pops up asks me to select a folder for new mail. There's no drop-down list in which to select an SMTP server.<br/> | |||
2) There is a drop-down list for '''Outgoing Server (SMTP)''' in the screen that appears when you click the account name. However, it only allows you to select from existing servers, not add a new one.<br/> | |||
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Help!! | |||
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Revision as of 20:06, 6 June 2006
Adding multiple SMTP servers in Thunderbird
<a href="#what_is_an_smtp_server">What is an SMTP server, anyway?</a>
<a href="#how_do_i_add_multiple_smtp_servers">How do I add multiple SMTP servers?</a>
What is an SMTP server, anyway?
An SMTP server is the server responsible for sending your e-mail. SMTP stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol.
You usually have a POP (Post Office Protocol) or IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) server set up to recieve your mail.
How do I add multiple SMTP servers?
When you first set up a mail account in Thunderbird, you had to specify two servers: an SMTP server and a POP (or IMAP) server.
When you add another account, you may specify a new incoming mail server, but the SMTP from your first account is used.
Adding More Servers
To add another SMTP server to Thunderbird:
- Go to the Tools menu
- Click Account Settings
- Select Outgoing Server (SMTP) in the resulting dialog.
You should see the current server's address, and your login information.
Next click the Advanced button. This will open a small dialog. To add a new server, click the Add button.
Setting Up Your Account To Use A Different SMTP Server
To make a certain account use a different SMTP server, do the following:
1. Go to Tools > Account Settings.
2. Select the account that you wish to modify:
Click the plus sign (+) or arrow on the left to drop down a list below the account.
3. Select Server Settings.
4. Click the Adanced button.
5. Select the desired SMTP server from the drop down list.
6. Apply the changes, and you're good to go!
Observations:
1) With my version 1.5.0.4, I'm unable to get past step 4 above. When I click the Advanced button, the window that pops up asks me to select a folder for new mail. There's no drop-down list in which to select an SMTP server.
2) There is a drop-down list for Outgoing Server (SMTP) in the screen that appears when you click the account name. However, it only allows you to select from existing servers, not add a new one.
Help!!