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How can I configure an outgoing server that has a different password than the rest of my email account?

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suntlanume
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I have a work email account where the password for my incoming server is different than the password for my outgoing server. I cannot find how to change this in the outgoing server settings on thunderbird. Any help would be very appreciated!

I have a work email account where the password for my incoming server is different than the password for my outgoing server. I cannot find how to change this in the outgoing server settings on thunderbird. Any help would be very appreciated!

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Toad-Hall
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Try to add another SMTP server using correct password then tell the mail account to use that smtp server.

  • Tools > Account settings > Outgoing Server (SMTP)
  • click on 'Add'
  • enter a Description so you can easily tell which server this is.
  • enter server details.
  • userbame = full email address
  • password = correct smtp password.
  • click on OK

Then tell your mail account to use that smtp server.

  • select the mail account name in left column
  • bottom right section 'Outgoing server (SMTP)
  • click on drop down and select the smtp server you just added.
  • click on OK to save changes to Account Settings.

Note: Account Settings can be located via various methods: Menu Bar

  • Tools > Account settings

Mail Toolbar:

  • menu icon > Options > Account Settings

FolderPane:

  • right click on mail account and select 'Settings'