Thunderbird doesn't wait for password entry, but tries to access mail without authorization
Occasionally I will get distracted between starting Thunderbird and entering the primary/master password. This is usually due to not having my password manager open, and/or problems with the PW manager, or getting an important phone call.
Thunderbird asks for the PW, but if I don't enter it "in time" it will go ahead and try to access my email accounts online, but without having access to the application passwords/tokens. This causes a slew of errors, requests for authorizations and other problems. I usually end up canceling the task - because just closing Thunderbird doesn't stop the insanity.
If I have a primary/master PW, Thunderbird should WAIT, and not try to do anything, until that password is correctly entered. That would solve a bunch of issues.
Thunderbird: 128.5.2esr (64-bit) Release notes Thunderbird for Linux Mintmint-001 - 1.0 Updates disabled by your system administrator
System:
Kernel: 6.8.0-51-generic arch: x86_64 bits: 64 compiler: gcc v: 13.3.0 clocksource: tsc Desktop: Cinnamon v: 6.2.9 tk: GTK v: 3.24.41 wm: Muffin v: 6.2.0 vt: 7 dm: LightDM v: 1.30.0 Distro: Linux Mint 22 Wilma base: Ubuntu 24.04 noble
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I should note this problem is not specific to Linux Mint. I was having the same problem when I was using Windows
Are you saying that there is a problem with TB or that you want this change in TB to be considered?
The fact that it does NOT wait, is causing problems. I end up cancelling the task via the operating system, because just closing the app doesn't seem to stop the cascade of error messages, and messages from Gmail requesting that I authorize TB.
Take it either way. I am experiencing problems. I have to cancel Thunderbird by way of the operating system. (Something that should NEVER happen)
I happen to think this is a design flaw - take it as you will. I AM having problems
If you don't think it's an error, then it would be best raised as an idea here: https://connect.mozilla.org/ I'd hang around for a while first, though, in case there is anyone who has had a similar problem and knows of a solution.
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