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Configuring Thunderbird 2.0 for Unix

Note: If you currently use Thunderbird to read your K-State e-mail, it's recommended you create a new account rather than edit an existing one.

1. On the File menu, point to New and then click Account Settings.
2. On the New Account Setup page, click Email account and then click Next.
3. In the Your Name box, type your name.
4. In the Email Address box, type your K-State e-mail address and then click Next.
5. Select either POP or IMAP as the incoming server and then follow the instructions below for the type of server you chose:
   
   • IMAP server: In the Incoming Mail Server box, type pilotimap.k-state.edu.
   • POP server: In the Incoming Mail Server box, type pilotpop.k-state.edu.
6. In the Outgoing Server box, type pilotauth.smtp.k-state.edu and then click Next.
7. In the Incoming User Name box, type your eID.
8. In the Outgoing User Name box, type your eID and then click Next.
9. In the Account Name box, type a name for your account and click Next.
10. You will be presented with a summary of your account. Confirm everything is correct and then click Finish.
11. Follow the instructions below to enable SSL and Authenticated SMTP.

Enabling SSL

In order to view your K-State e-mail using Thunderbird, you have to enable SSL.

1. On the Tools menu, click Account Settings (if you are not already there).
2. On the left, under your account, click Server Settings.
3. Click the SSL option.
   
   
   
   
4. Follow the instructions below to enable Authenticated SMTP.

Enabling Authenticated SMTP

1. On the Tools menu, click Account Settings (if you are not already there).
2. On the left, below your account and Local Folders, click Outgoing Server (SMTP).
3. Click the Edit button.
4. Under Security and Authentication, click the Use name and password check box.
   
   
   
   
5. In the User Name box, type your eID.
6. Click the SSL option and then click OK.
7. Click OK.