This page describes Thunderbird's configuration options as they relate to sending messages.

1 Configure where copies of sent messages are stored for the selected account
2 Configure where message drafts are stored for the selected identity
3 Configure where message drafts are stored for the selected account
4 Configure encryption settings for sending messages (for the selected identity)
5 Configure a signature for an identity
6 Configure the reply-to address that is associated with an identity
7 Configure a signature for an identity
8 Specify a file containing a signature for use with an identity
9 Specify the outgoing (SMTP) server used to send messages for the selected identity
10 Configure where copies of sent messages are stored for the selected identity
11 Specify addresses to automatically CC or BCC on sent messages for the selected identity
12 Specify addresses to automatically CC or BCC on sent messages for the selected account
13 Specify whether your signature should be placed above or below the quote (for the selected identity)
14 Specify whether your signature is included when forwarding messages (for the selected identity)
15 Configure encryption settings for sending messages (for the selected account)
16 Modify the server name, port, connection security, authentication method or user name for an SMTP server
17 Specify whether your signature should be placed above or below the quote (for the selected account)
18 Specify whether outgoing messages should include requests for return receipts (specific account)
19 Specify whether outgoing messages should request return receipts (all messages)
20 Specify how HTML-formatted messages should be sent when the recipient (or domain) does not accept HTML-formatted messages
21 Specify whether you are prompted for confirmation when using a keyboard shortcut to send a message
22 Configure how forwarded messages are handled (inline or as attachment)
23 Configure whether email addresses from outgoing messages are automatically added to the address book
24 Specify whether a vCard should be attached to outgoing messages
25 Create, edit or delete an outgoing SMTP server
26 Configure the reply-to address that is associated with an email account
27 Specify a file containing a signature for use with an email account
28 Specify the outgoing (SMTP) server used to send messages for an email account
29 Specify whether your signature is included when forwarding messages (for the selected account)
30 Configure a signature for an email account
31 Specify the default character encodings for sending and receiving messages

Configure where copies of sent messages are stored for the selected account

Menu location: ToolsEdit > Account Settings > <account name> > Copies & Folders

Configure where message drafts are stored for the selected identity

Menu location: ToolsEdit > Account Settings > <account name> > Manage Identities > <identity> > Copies & Folders

Configure where message drafts are stored for the selected account

Menu location: ToolsEdit > Account Settings > <account name> > Copies & Folders

Configure encryption settings for sending messages (for the selected identity)

Menu location: ToolsEdit > Account Settings > <account name> > Manage Identities > <identity> > Security

Configure a signature for an identity