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How do I get Thunderbird to change the password being sent to retrieve my e-mail?

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When I use Thunderbird to download my e-mail, I get the error message "Sending of password for j*********@bellsouth.net did not succeed. Mail server inbound.att.net responded: Server error - Please try again later.

My e-mail password has changed.

How do I get Thunderbird to ask for the new password?

When I use Thunderbird to download my e-mail, I get the error message "Sending of password for j*********@bellsouth.net did not succeed. Mail server inbound.att.net responded: Server error - Please try again later. My e-mail password has changed. How do I get Thunderbird to ask for the new password?

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Check the Port and type of authentication you are using.

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