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Thunderbird and Junk / Spam Messages
This article explains how Thunderbird's adaptive filter learns to identify junk mail ("spam").
Last updated: 03/23/2024
Filelink for Large Attachments
Messages with large attachments are often rejected by mail servers. Thunderbird can use web-based storage services to send large file attachments.
Last updated: 12/03/2023
Message threading in Thunderbird - keep messages grouped by conversation
Threading is a useful way of displaying message list in Thunderbird with your messages grouped in tree structures by conversations. Here's how to enable it.
Last updated: 01/05/2023
How to create and use mailing lists on Thunderbird
A mailing list is used to send one email to a group of contacts. This article explains how to create and use mailing lists in Thunderbird.
Last updated: 02/13/2015
Archived Messages
This article explains how the "archive" feature of Thunderbird works.
Last updated: 07/08/2023
Using Multiple Profiles
Thunderbird saves personal information such as messages, passwords and user preferences in a "profile". This article describes how to use multiple profiles.
Last updated: 07/02/2021
Signatures
This article explains how to create and use custom signatures (text or images that are automatically appended to messages).
Last updated: 05/24/2022
Thunderbird add-ons - frequently asked questions
Add-ons are extensions and other additions that add new functionality to Thunderbird or change its appearance.
Last updated: 07/11/2023
Display the Thunderbird menus and toolbar
The menu items File, Edit, View, etc. are located in the menu bar. This article will help you restore a missing menu bar.
Last updated: 06/03/2017
Customize Date and Time formats in Thunderbird
How to customize date and time formats in Mozilla Thunderbird using regional settings or override preferences.
Last updated: 10/17/2022
Installing an Add-on in Thunderbird
Add-ons add functionality to Thunderbird or change its appearance. Learn how to install add-ons to Thunderbird.
Last updated: 12/17/2023
Hyperlinks in Messages Not Working
When clicking hyperlinks in email, your default web browser should open and display their content. Learn why that may fail and why links may not be clickable.
Last updated: 10/07/2021
How to Customize Toolbars
This article explains how to customize the position and contents of Thunderbird toolbars.
Last updated: 07/11/2023
Message List Columns
This article explains how to configure the columns that Thunderbird displays in message lists.
Last updated: 07/09/2017
How to Install and Use another Language in the Dictionary on Thunderbird
How to install and use additional language dictionaries on Thunderbird.
Last updated: 10/19/2018
Open Search
Instantly take part of a message and search for it in Bing, Yahoo, Twitter or other websites.
Last updated: 11/18/2018
Advanced panel - System, network, updates, and other advanced settings in Thunderbird
Learn about the Advanced panel of the Thunderbird Options/Preferences window including scrolling, system integration, network, update, certificates, etc.
Last updated: 03/18/2019
Security panel - Junk, scam, antivirus, and password settings in Thunderbird
Learn about the Security panel of the Thunderbird Options/Preferences window including junk mail control, scam detection, antivirus integration, and passwords.
Last updated: 02/14/2022
Unified Toolbar
Intro to the Unified Toolbar and how to customize the buttons for the different toolbars for: Mail, Address Book, Calendar, Tasks, Chat and Settings "Spaces."
Last updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Creating a Newsgroup Account
Thunderbird can be used to read messages from and write messages to Usenet newsgroups.
Last updated: 07/23/2018
How to disable or change the Thunderbird start page
Change the Thunderbird start page to any webpage, or set it to a blank page.
Last updated: 2 days ago
Names but no Email Addresses are Displayed
I can only see the message sender's name, not address!
Last updated: 11/24/2018
Configuration Options for Tags
This page describes Thunderbird's configuration options as they relate to tagging messages.
Last updated: 02/01/2018
How to Customize the New Mail Sound
Learn how to customize the sound that plays when a new email message is received.
Last updated: 01/31/2018
Installing and Using another Language in the Dictionary
Created: 02/13/2014
Privacy panel - Remote content and cookie settings in Thunderbird
Learn about the Privacy & Security options in Thunderbird (mail/web content, cookies, passwords, junk/spam detection, data collection, antivirus, certificates).
Last updated: 07/09/2023
Install themes to change the look of Thunderbird
A theme is a type of add-on which changes the visual appearance of Thunderbird. Learn how to find, install, and manage themes within Thunderbird.
Last updated: 04/15/2020
Unable to install add-ons (extensions or themes) in Thunderbird
This article describes various reasons that would cause an add-on not to be able to be installed and what you can do to fix the issue.
Last updated: 11/06/2023
Dangerous directories
Some system folders are not allowed when setting Thunderbird storage location as they cause issues.
Last updated: 06/26/2020
Primary Password is replacing Master Password in Thunderbird
Primary Password is replacing Master Password. Learn more about why we are making this change.
Last updated: 05/17/2022
Unable to uninstall add-ons (extensions or themes)
This article describes how to uninstall an extension or theme that can't be removed normally.
Last updated: 04/21/2021
