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## Change the Incoming '''Server Hostname''' to mail.bravehost.com  | ## Change the Incoming '''Server Hostname''' to mail.bravehost.com  | ||
## Change the Outgoing '''Server Hostname''' to mail.bravehost.com  | ## Change the Outgoing '''Server Hostname''' to mail.bravehost.com  | ||
## Click on '''Re-test''' to finish configuring the servers.  | ## Click on '''Re-test''' to finish configuring the servers.  | ||
# Note that Outgoing '''SSL''' will now be set to STARTTLS, as long as the port is set to 465 before clicking '''Re-test'''  | # Note that Outgoing '''SSL''' will now be set to STARTTLS, as long as the port is set to 465 before clicking '''Re-test'''  | ||
Revision as of 10:14, 11 March 2013
Thunderbird is a free, open source email client developed by the Mozilla Foundation.
Configuring Thunderbird for your Bravenet Account
- Start Thunderbird
 - Click File, New, then the Existing Mail Accounts option
 - Fill out the following fields:
- Your Name - Enter your name here
 - Email Address - Enter your Bravenet e-mail address
 - Password - Enter the password for the Bravenet e-mail address
 
 - Click Continue
 - Click on Manual Settings
- In the Username field, replace the contents with your full Bravenet e-mail address
 - Change the Incoming Server Hostname to mail.bravehost.com
 - Change the Outgoing Server Hostname to mail.bravehost.com
 - Click on Re-test to finish configuring the servers.
 
 - Note that Outgoing SSL will now be set to STARTTLS, as long as the port is set to 465 before clicking Re-test
 - Click the Create Account button and your account should now work correctly
 
You can test your incoming and outgoing mail settings by sending yourself an email.
