Mozilla Thunderbird

Setting up and configuring LOQMail Private Email
for Mozilla Thunderbird (2.0 or higher)

Automatic Configuration Tool:
After you download and run the LOQMail installer (Get it here) you will be given the choice to run the LOQMail Automatic Configuration tool. This tool was designed to setup popular email clients with one click.
Auto Config
Manual Setup:
If you prefer to setup Thunderbird manually or you wish to edit your Private Email Account preferences you can use the following steps.
  • From the Thunderbird Toolbar click "Tools" and select "Account Settings"
  • To setup a new Private Email Account click "Add Account"
  • Select "Email Account" and click "Next"
  • Type "Your Name" and "Email Address" then click "Next"
  • Select "POP" for the "Incoming Server", type "127.0.0.1", uncheck "Use Global Inbox" and click "Next"
  • In the "Incoming User Name" box type your Private Email Address and click ‘Next"
  • In the "Account Name" box type a name for your new Private Email Account (My Private Email) and click "Next"
  • Click "Finish" then from the left hand navigation pane in the same window click "Outgoing Server" and from the right side click "Add"
  • In the "SMTP Server" window fill in the following information
    • Description :My Private Email (Any account name you would like)
    • Server Name :127.0.0.1
    • Port : 25 (25 is the default port unless otherwise specified by your system administrator)
    • User Name : johndoe@company.private (This is your full Private Email Address)
  • Click "OK" and click the new account from the left hand navigation pane, choose the new "Outgoing Server (SMTP)" from the right and be sure to use the one we just made which should be listed in the drop down menu, then click "OK"
    Thunderbird Settings
    SMTP
To complete the setup process you can send a private email message to yourself from and to your private email account.
If you need further assistance you can speak with your system administrator or call a WebLOQ representative (See contact information below)