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Configuring Thunderbird 2.0

These instructions will guide you through the configuration of Thunderbird 2.0.

BEFORE YOU START

It is important that you read these instructions carefully: if your email client is not properly configured you will not be able to send, and in some cases receive, emails.

SMTP Server Settings: Please verify your outgoing (SMTP) server settings before you attempt to reconfigure your email client. You only need to reconfigure your outgoing mail server if it is mail.ucla.edu.

If you use another Internet Service Provider to get on the intertnet, you may be using their SMTP server to send mail. If that is the case, do not change the SMTP server information.

Anti-Virus and E-Mail Scanning: Many Anti-Virus software vendors have a feature that scans all outgoing emails. This feature is not compatible with SSL authentication. You must disable outgoing email scanning or else you will not be able to send emails. Please be sure this is disabled.

Please note that Bruin OnLine only provides support for Sophos Anti-Virus: you will have to contact your software vendor or check their website directly if you are unable to make these configuration changes. We have included a link to Symantec below for your convenience.

NOTE: These instructions are the same whether you choose to use POP or IMAP. BOL HIGHLY recommends that you setup your account to use IMAP.

  1. The first time you open up Thunderbird, you will be presented with the New Account Setup wizard. Select Email Account and then click Next.

    New Account Setup

  2. Enter your full name into the Your Name field and your Bruin OnLine email address into the Email Address field, then click Next.

    Name and Email

  3. Select the box next to IMAP and type in mail.ucla.edu for both the incoming and the outgoing mail server, then click Next.

    Servers

  4. Enter your UCLA Logon ID in the User Name field then click Next.

    Username

  5. Enter an account name in the Account Name field then click Next.

    Username

  6. You have completed the Thunderbird Account Wizard. Make sure the Download messages now box is NOT checked and click Finish to close the set up wizard.

    Account Wizard Finish

    7. Configuring Thunderbird for SSL

  7. In order to complete setting up your Thunderbird account, click Tools in the menu bar and select Account Settings. Select Server Settings and enable the Use secure connection (SSL) option in the server settings field.

    Server Settings

    8. NOTE: Please select Outgoing Server (SMTP) and note the value in the Server Name" field.

    If it is ANYTHING other than mail.ucla.edu YOU ARE FINISHED.

    NOTE: The following configuration instruction assumes that you are using mail.ucla.edu as your Outgoing Mail Server. Many Internet Service Providers (ISP) require that you use their Outgoing Mail servers. Improperly configuring your email client may result inability to retreive or send email. If you are uncertain how to proceed, please contact the Bruin OnLine Help Desk.

  8. Select Outgoing Server (SMTP). Check the box labeled Use name and password and enter your UCLA Logon ID in the field below it. You must enable the TLS option under Use secure connection. Click OK.

  9. Congratulations! You have now set up Thunderbird as your email client.

Creating an LDAP directory in Thunderbird

These instructions will guide you through the configuration of an LDAP Directory in Thunderbird

  1. Click on the Thunderbird icon to start Thunderbird.
  2. From Thunderbird, open the Address Book by clicking on Window and then Address Book.

  3. Go to the File menu, select New and click on LDAP Directory...

  4. Enter the following information in the General tab:
    • Name: UCLA Directory
    • Hostname: ldap.ucla.edu
    • Base DN: ou=person,dc=ldap,dc=ucla,dc=edu
    • Port Number: 389

  5. Click OK.
  6. LDAP is now set up in Thunderbird. When you want to search for an address, you can go to Edit > Find and then Search Addresses...