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How can I retrieve my email password?

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I have switched computers. Thunderbird is asking for a username and password. I assume the username is my email address. Don't know my password though.

I have switched computers. Thunderbird is asking for a username and password. I assume the username is my email address. Don't know my password though.

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Yes, usernames are almost invariably the email address, usually the whole thing, sometimes just the "local part" before the '@'.

Is the old computer still available? Passwords stored in Thunderbird can be seen under:

Tools|Options|Security|Passwords→Saved Passwords

If you can't do this, I guess you have to go to your email provider and arrange to re-set the password.

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