Good day, dear readers and other individuals.

I thought and thought and suddenly realized that by some unknown miracle I had bypassed the mail topic. No, of course, I wrote briefly about , mentioned about , and on Twitter I talked a little about my love for , but from a programmatic point of view, I forgot to devote time to any particular email client. Strange. I'm correcting myself :)

As you already understood, today we will talk about mail, or more precisely about a program that allows you to receive, store, sort this mail and generally do a variety of indecent things with it. Many of you will certainly be surprised, they say, why do we need a program if in the modern world everything has long been integrated at the browser level - take it, go in and use it.

However, as an old-school person (my email started back in Windows 2000) and just a professional, I believe that email clients have a number of advantages over browser-based solutions. I will tell you about them (advantages) (and even show you a little), and also, in fact, I will teach you how to install, configure and powerfully use such a wonderful email client as Thunderbird.

Advantages of local mail over browser mail

Before we begin, as promised, I will first talk about what I see as the advantages of local, so to speak, software mail from the one that lives in the browser.

Firstly, this is support for several mailboxes at once and in different services. I don’t know how anyone does it, but I have more than a dozen emails that live on a bunch of different domains: @gmail, @mail, @yandex, @site, etc. It’s natural to run from mailbox to mailbox in the browser, even if , that I will make direct bookmarks on them, you will still be tormented: while you log in, while you check everything new, while you answer... It’s long and tedious.

@mail
Connection security: STARTTLS
Port (for POP): 110

@gmail and @yandex
Connection security: SSL/TLS
Port (for POP): 995
Authentication method: Normal password

When finished, you can press the button " Retest"..

AND " Create an account"(after testing is completed). The wizard will check the password and, if everything is correct, create an account, after which we will see something like this:

Now let's configure where our mail will be stored on the disk.

Mail file storage location

It is better not to leave the initially proposed path, because it is buried somewhere in the depths of the system and, in case of problems with it, it will not always be possible to find and restore the folder later, and therefore it would be good to designate your own, which is what we will do now.

On the "Local Folders" tab, click on the "Browse" button and set the folder we created, say, with the name _mail somewhere on the disk. Having done this, click “OK”.

Of course, you can set up various rules for this very sorting (the default is “by date”, but there are also a variety of options, for example: “by sender”, “by topic”, etc., which, I think, you have already seen on screenshot before last).

Message filters in Thunderbird

We've sorted out the visual sorting. Let's look at filters and try to create some of them.

Let's say that we receive a huge number of emails with a mention in the subject line of a certain website " Notes from Sys.Admin"and we want all these letters to be placed in the folder @from_site that we created in advance (the folder is created by right-clicking on, say, the "Inbox" item). To do this, go to " Menu - Message filters".

Here we select from the drop-down list the box for which filters will be applied, and then click on the “Create” button.

In the window that appears, fill in the appropriate fields, namely:

• Filter Name: Enter something that will let you know what the filter is
• Subject Contains: In this example I enter " Notes from Sys.Admin"
• In the field, move the message to: Select the folder we created from the drop-down list. In my case it's @from_site

Done, click the “OK” button. You can immediately check the operation of the filter by selecting for the field " Run selected filters in a folder" the folder where we want to apply the created filter (in this case it is "Inbox") and click on the "Run" button.

If everything was done correctly, then all mail will be sorted in accordance with the rule you specified.
Naturally, as in the case of sorting, you can create filters of very different directions and variations, and you can configure filtering according to several rules at once, for which you use the “+” button in the list and set a new rule.

Over time, when you set up all the filters you need, you will be terribly pleased with how significantly your comfort when working with mail has increased.

Afterword

That's how things are.

It turned out to be quite voluminous, but this is not the end :) Especially for Thunderbird, as well as for Firefox, there are various useful extensions designed to make your life more convenient, but we will talk about them next time.

Stay with the project and you will learn a lot of new and useful things;)

As always, if you have any questions, additions, thoughts, thanks, etc., I will be glad to hear them in the comments to this post.

Mozilla Thunderbird is a free multi-platform email client that allows users to exchange emails with friends, family and work colleagues. Thanks to its wide functionality, this program can be used both at home and at work, and thanks to special extensions and add-ons, it can be easily customized to suit your own requirements. Let's figure out how to use Thunderbird and what functionality the client offers us immediately after installation.

Thunderbird is part of the standard set of programs in most modern Linux distributions, so most often does not need to be installed. If you don’t have this program by default, then you need to open a terminal and enter in the line:

sudo apt-get install thunderbird

After this, confirm the installation of the program and wait until all procedures are completed. Stable versions are always available in the basic Linux repositories, so no additional resources are required. Thunderbird can also be installed through the application center (Ubuntu, Mint and other distributions aimed at the average user).

Since Thunderbird is available on all modern operating systems, the email client can be installed on Windows and even Mac OS. To do this, just follow the link https://www.mozilla.org/ru/thunderbird and download the appropriate installer. The official website will automatically detect your OS and select the most optimal version. The subsequent setup process looks exactly the same as in Linux.

Program interface

Externally, Thunderbird looks like most similar programs. By default, the left side of the window contains all your mail folders, and on the right are message previews, links to RSS feeds, news groups, and much more. The menu bar contains links to the most popular user actions, such as receiving mail, filter, address book, chat and tag filter.

All these elements can be edited and changed based on your own preferences. Just right-click and select “Configure” from the context menu.

How to set up Thunderbird

Setting up Thunderbird is one of the most important steps. The program contains many functions that may be difficult to understand at first, so after the first launch we are greeted by a special wizard. At this stage, you can both register a new mailbox and use an existing one.

After clicking on the appropriate button, setting up mail in Thunderbird will begin. Here you just need to enter your e-mail, name, which will be displayed on the left side of the window, and password.

After entering the data, Thunderbird will check your credentials and, if possible, adjust the necessary settings for connecting to the mail service. Here the user can choose which protocol to use - IMAP or POP3. The first one provides remote access to letters on the server, the second one will download all letters to a PC.

When using corporate mail or a little-known service provider, you will need to enter the parameters for sending/receiving messages yourself using the “Manual Configuration” button. As soon as the data is entered, the program will automatically check the configuration and you can get started right away.

If you use several accounts, then click the menu button in the upper right part of the window, go to “Settings - Account Settings” and in the lower left part of the window select “Add account”

After this, carry out the setup according to the same scheme as before.

Synchronizing emails

Initially, Thunderbird downloads all letters and folders that are on your mail server, but later the user can independently choose which folders need to be synchronized. To do this, click on the account name on the left side of the window and open its settings.

Navigate to the Sync & Storage category and then select the settings that best suit you. In the "Advanced" menu, you can mark specific folders for your account, messages from which will be sent to your computer.

When finished, click the “Ok” button, and to ensure that all subfolders are displayed correctly, restart the client. The Thunderbird mail setup can be considered complete at this stage.

Searching for messages in folders

Searching in Thunderbird can be done using both the quick entry line and the quick filter. To find the desired contact or message, just start typing the word in the appropriate field.

The search system in Mozilla Thunderbird is clear and accessible even to users who have not previously worked with the program.

Creating mail messages

There are several ways to write a message in Thunderbird:

• Click the “Create” button in the main program window, and then enter all the necessary recipient data;
• right-click on the address of the desired contact and select “Send” from the context menu.

The message creation window is a simple editor with basic capabilities. The user can attach files to the letter, select the size, color and type of font, and also add emoticons to the letter.

It is worth paying attention to several recipient input fields - here you can select several recipients at once, as well as add hidden copies that will be sent to individual mailboxes.

Working with contacts

Using Thunderbird is made easy by its extensive address book. To add a new contact, you need to click on the name of the sender/recipient with the left mouse button and select the appropriate item.

If you have not previously sent or received messages to a particular recipient, you can add it manually through the “Address Book - Create” menu. The contact card contains all the necessary information, and if necessary, it can even be supplemented with a photo.

Expanding the capabilities of Thunderbird with add-ons

Working with Thunderbird is made easier by the ability to modify the program to suit your own needs. To do this, the developers have created a whole add-on center, where users can find all the most useful extensions, from design themes to almost separate programs.

You can find the update center by clicking on the “Menu - Add-ons” button. The most popular plugins will immediately appear in front of you, and if necessary, you can open the full version of the site, where everything is divided into categories.

If Thunderbird is specified as your system"s default email application, it will integrate with other applications (such as word processors and web browsers). For example, when you click an email address link (like " [email protected]") on a web page or invoke a mail function (such as "Send to") from a word processor, Thunderbird will launch and open a message composition window.

Unfortunately, there is a great deal of variability among operating systems and applications regarding how the default mail client is specified. If the suggestions on this page do not solve your problem, consult the specific application or operating system"s documentation for instructions on how to set the default email client. Also, see the Default mail client article on the MozillaZine website for more tips.

Force Thunderbird to check if it is the default

Thunderbird can be configured to check if it is the operating system"s default mail client each time it is started.

• If you want to set Thunderbird as the default client for e-mail, newsgroups or feeds, check the corresponding boxes and click OK. When a box is grayed out, Thunderbird is already set as the default client for that purpose.
• If you set Thunderbird to be the default mail client, other applications (such as your web browser or word processing application) may need to be restarted for the changes to take effect.

Set Thunderbird as the operating system default

1. Click the Windows Start button, then click on the Control Panel icon to open the Windows Control Panel.
2. Click the Add or Remove Programs icon to open the Add or Remove Programs applet.
3. On the left side of the Window click the Set Program Access and Defaults icon.
4. In the Access and Defaults window, click on the Custom radio button to expand the Custom category.
5. Underneath Choose a default e-mail program,select Mozilla Thunderbird.

1. Click the Windows Start button, then click the Default Programs item.
2. Click on Set your default programs.
3. Under Programs, click Thunderbird.
4. Click Set this program as default.
5. Click OK at the bottom of the window.

1. Open the PC Settings
2. Select Search and apps from the sidebar.
3. Select Defaults from the sidebar.
4. Email to show your choices.
5. Select Thunderbird.

1. Open the Settings application by pressing and releasing the Windows Start button, then clicking the gear icon.
2. Click the Apps icon, then click Default Apps in the list.
3. Click the icon under the heading Email to show your choices.
4. Select Thunderbird.

The instructions above for making Thunderbird check if it is the default email client should have configured the operating system preference. However, if it isn't working, you can set it manually as follows:

1. Launch the default Mac OS X email application (called "Mail", located in the /Applications folder.)
2. Select Mail > Preferences from the menu.
3. On the General tab, select "Thunderbird" from the Default email reader drop-down list.
4. Close Mail.

Using Gnome as an example, go to Applications > Desktop Preferences > Advanced > Preferred Applications. Select Custom Mail Reader and enter thunderbird %s (If Thunderbird is not in the system"s PATH statement, specify the full path.)

Modern email clients, which are used by the vast majority of business people who are trying not to waste their time, help save valuable time on checking their mailbox. Despite its apparent simplicity, not all Thunderbird users know how to change a password, set up an account, or use autoreply. In the article below we will look step by step at all the steps and settings necessary for installation.

Working in an email client is not much different from an Internet browser

Installing the Thunderbird email client on your computer

In order not to subsequently have to worry about deleting many additional advertising sites and virus applications, the user must first download the program installer package from the official website of the developer. Before the installer starts downloading, the user needs to select exactly the version of the program that will be optimal for him. The fact is that the site contains several assemblies created directly for a specific OS and language. The user can specify in preferences, for example, Russian language and Windows OS, after which the site will automatically offer the most suitable package for download.

Please note that for those who have previously used the Thunderbird application, it is advisable to remove the old version from the PC before installing a new program.

After launching the downloaded file with the *.exe extension, you should select from the list provided to install a standard package (the checkbox is located next to the “Regular” item) or a custom one. The folder path should be changed if the method offered by the application somehow does not suit the potential user. During a normal installation, the program will be located at “c:\program files\mozilla thunderbird\”.

After waiting for a second, the program will install, and after it starts, you can proceed further.

Setting up an email client

When you turn on the application for the first time, an integration window with the operating system should appear on the screen. The user will be asked to use Thunderbird by default; the program will display not only new incoming letters, but also news. Along with other advantages, a specific application allows you to configure the search in the OS so that the mail intermediary can easily and quickly find the desired message. A window asking you to use Thunderbird by default can regularly bother a PC owner. Therefore, to forget about it, you can uncheck a certain checkbox during startup.

The next steps are to set up your account correctly. In the case when the user has a personal E-mail, there is no need to create a new mailbox. Therefore, in the proposed menu, you should select the “Use my existing mail” section.

Next, indicate all the data that is needed to log in to the mail, and you can specify any name, but the password and address must exactly match the data registered on mail services (google, yandex, mail.ru).

Setting up an account in Thunderbird is quite simple, it only takes a few minutes, and as a result the user must choose between two mail servers responsible for receiving IMAP and POP3 mail. The choice must be based on access to the network: if the Internet signal reception is stable, it is better to prefer the first point, otherwise - the second.

During normal automatic installation, you can click on the “Finish” button, or use manual setup. The missing information can be found on the official website, which offers users email services.

Among other things, using Thunderbird you can combine data from several mailboxes by using the “Create a new account” command and repeating the previously described manipulations.

Thunderbird Specific Settings

The email client is convenient and multifunctional; the user can easily configure Thunderbird according to his personal preferences, for which he should select the “View your account settings” option. This category allows you to specify the frequency with which incoming messages will be checked, as well as how they are stored. The user can customize a personal signature and make the auto-response form more convenient.

Thunderbird has a high-quality anti-spam filter that functions in the application without any additional connection. Along with regular messages from various advertising campaigns, the program, due to its imperfections, can sometimes “hide” the necessary correspondence from the user. Therefore, the user will have to periodically look at the “Spam” section to make sure that there is nothing fundamentally necessary there.

Change Password

To change the password in Mozilla Thunderbird, you need to go to the “Tools” category in the main application menu, and select “Settings” among other commands. In the dialog box that appears on the PC screen, go to the “Protection” subcategory and select “Passwords” from the drop-down list to view all saved values ​​stored in the device’s memory.

To change the password in Thunderbird, the user will first have to delete all previously saved ones. After closing and loading the application, a new password is entered in the dialog box that opens, which will subsequently be saved in the general storage of all passwords.

After the first letter is created, the user will have to enter the same password again, which will allow him to log into the SMTP server. By the way, you should not forget that you need to check the box next to the “Save password” command.

Auto reply

Quite often, a Thunderbird user has a huge team of employees and business partners, and it is not physically possible to call them to notify them of going on another vacation. Among other tools, Mozilla Thunderbird has a feature that allows you to configure auto-reply.

In order for everyone who sends letters to receive an auto-reply, you must first write a new message, in the subject of which you must indicate the reason why the person is receiving this message. For example, “I’m going to go on vacation for ... days from ... to ....” There is no need to indicate a specific recipient. After saving such a message, you must select the “Template” section in the list that opens, and in the “Tools” category - the “Message Filters...” subsection, click on the “Create” command and write the name of the new filter. Opposite the “All messages” section there should be a checkmark, and in the “Perform specific actions” command you should point to “Template reply”.

After all the manipulations performed, an auto-response will be sent to all clients and, if, as a result of the procedure performed, you do not forget to point to a certain type of template.

Conclusion

Thunderbird is a powerful email client that gives the user the ability to customize their email in a way that suits them best. The user can easily change passwords, create or delete an account, and use auto-replies.

Mail clients allow you to save a lot of time on checking mail. However, it is not always clear how to use them. Let's look at the example of Mozilla Thunderbird (hereinafter referred to as MT) through all the stages of installation and configuration in order.

First, you need to download the installation package from the official project page. We choose the assembly that suits you - they differ not only in languages, in addition, each OS has its own version. Let's assume that the Russian language is what you need and your OS is Windows (absolutely any, the site will automatically select the right package for you). Click and start downloading.

Attention! If you have already installed this email client, it is strongly recommended to uninstall it.

Run the downloaded *.exe file and click next. You can choose to install the MT in a standard configuration (checkbox opposite “Normal”) or in a custom configuration. The second installation method should be chosen if the standard path “c:\program files\mozilla thunderbird\” does not suit you for some reason. Click next.

The installation completes almost instantly, now launch the client. Let's move on to the next point.

2. Setting up MT

When you launch it for the first time, the system integration window pops up. It suggests using MT by default as an email client, newsgroup client, etc. What’s convenient is that you can immediately configure Windows search so that it can search for messages. Choose whatever suits your needs. To prevent this window from bothering you every time you start, uncheck the corresponding box. Click “Ok” and move on.

An account setup window immediately pops up. If you already have an Email, you should not create a new one. Click on "Skip this and use my existing email."

In this window, enter all the necessary information. The name can be anything, and the password and address are exactly the same as what you specified when registering with the mail service (google, rambler, yandex, mail.ru, etc.).

The setup occurs automatically in most cases. Once completed, you are prompted to choose between IMAP and POP3. Here, again, whatever is more convenient for you. If Internet access is stable, choose the first; if not, choose the second. Click done if the automatic setup was successful.

If not, resort to manual configuration. All the necessary data can usually be found on the website that provides email services. When finished, click done.

If you have several mailboxes, you can combine them - just click on “Create a new account” and do the above steps. Nothing complicated.

If everything went well, the client window will look something like this:

3. Additional settings

You can customize MT for yourself by clicking on “View settings for this account.” They are quite flexible; there is a frequency for checking new messages and ways to store them. You can also include a signature and edit the response form.

The anti-spam filter is already turned on by default, most annoying advertising campaigns will bypass you, but sometimes it’s worth checking the “Spam” tab - no system can be perfect. From time to time, spam filters fail, “burning” messages that are needed.

3.1. Functionality check

To check the client’s functionality, click on the “Inbox” tab, if there are any (even if the account is new, services usually send welcome messages). If there are no messages, you can try sending a letter to yourself. There is a “Create” tab in the upper left corner, feel free to click it.

In the “Create message: %name%” window, fill in the fields as follows:

• To: your address
• Topic: any, for example - test.
• In the field for entering the text of the letter, type whatever comes to mind. Let's say "one two three."
• Click the "Submit" button in the upper left corner.
• If a notification window about a new received message () pops up, you have successfully configured your email client; if not, try repeating all the steps, but this time be more careful.

4. Possible problems. Their decision.

• Problems usually arise if the user installs all sorts of themes and add-ons for the email client. It may slow down very much or not start at all. Then you should “throw away” the recently downloaded updates and try to find a more stable alternative to them.

• Another common problem is an error when starting the program. In this case, reinstalling or rebooting does not help - all efforts seem to be in vain. There is a way out, and it’s quite simple. Find the profiles.ini file in the root of the installed client, right-click on it, run it through some text editor, for example Notepad, then press Ctrl+f, find the line “Default=1” and delete it. Save the file and close. The letters and profile will remain in place, and the program will start again. If it doesn’t help, delete the file, but then you’ll have to create a new account.

• It happens that after an update the program stops working correctly - in this case a simple reinstallation will help.

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