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Thunderbird sometimes can't connect to email server. Sends OK. Second account works fine.

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gordoncr
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Problem arrived in last month. One day all works. Second day my account "failed to connect to server" to get email. Send works OK. Second account on same Thunderbird works OK.

Problem arrived in last month. One day all works. Second day my account "failed to connect to server" to get email. Send works OK. Second account on same Thunderbird works OK.

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christ1
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You should check with your email provider.