In this guide, you will learn how to configure your mxroute.com account as a POP account in Mozilla Thunderbird.
Step 1: Launch Thunderbird
- Open the Thunderbird application on your system.
Step 2: Add a New Account
- Click on File → New → Email Account.
- Enter your name, email address, and password.
- Click Configure manually.
Step 3: Manual Configuration
On the Choose Service page:
- Select POP3 inprotocol.
- Enter the Hostname and port
- select Connection security SSL/TLS
- Select Authentication method Normal password
- Enter Username
- Click Next.
On the Add Account page, provide the following details:
User Information
- Your Name: Your preferred display name (this will appear in the emails you send).
- Email Address: mxroute.com email address (e.g., user@domain.com).
Server Information
- Account Type: POP3
- Incoming Server: glacier.mxrouting.net
- Outgoing Server (SMTP): glacier.mxrouting.net
Login Information
- Username: Your full email address (e.g., user@domain.com).
- Password: Your mxroute.com account password (use an application-specific password if Two-Factor Authentication is enabled).
Manual Server Settings
| Setting | Incoming Server | Outgoing Server |
|---|---|---|
| Protocol | POP3 / IMAP | SMTP |
| Hostname | glacier.mxrouting.net | glacier.mxrouting.net |
| Port | 995 | 465 |
| Connection Security | SSL/TLS | SSL/TLS |
| Authentication Method | Normal Password | Normal Password |
| Username | Username@domain.com | Username@domain.com |
Verify Ports and Security Settings
| Service | Server | Port | Encryption |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMAP | glacier.mxrouting.net | 993 | SSL/TLS |
| POP3 | glacier.mxrouting.net | 995 | SSL/TLS |
| SMTP | glacier.mxrouting.net | 465 | SSL/TLS |
User Information
- Your Name: Your preferred display name (this will appear in the emails you send).
- Email Address: mxrouting.net email address (e.g., user@domain.com).
Server Information
- Account Type: IMAP
- Incoming Server: glacier.mxrouting.net
- Outgoing Server (SMTP): glacier.mxrouting.net
Login Information
- Username: Your full email address (e.g., user@domain.com).
- Password: Your mxroute.com account password (use an application-specific password if Two-Factor Authentication is enabled).
Step 4: Advanced Settings
- Ensure the Authentication Method is set to Normal Password.
- Click on Advanced Config Settings.
In the Outgoing Server (SMTP) tab:
- Ensure my outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication is checked.
- Select Use same settings as my incoming server.
The image shows the IMAP mail server settings screen for an email client. Here’s the next setup step you would typically proceed with—SMTP (Outgoing Mail Server) configuration—to complete your email account setup.
