Add or Configure Gmail Account in Thunderbird using IMAP

In this article, we will learn the steps required to configure a Gmail account in Thunderbird easily. So follow the steps by step procedure mentioned below to add a Gmail account in Thunderbird:

Step 1: First of all, enable the IMAP option from Gmail Settings: 

• Log in to your Gmail account.
• Open Gmail settings by clicking on the gear icon as shown below.

• After that, click on Forwarding and POP/IMAP

• Now Enable the IMAP and then click on Save Changes

Step 2: Allow Less Security Apps:

• Open the URL: https://myaccount.google.com/lesssecureapps
• Turn on the option Allow Less Security Apps.

Step 3: Configure the Gmail Account in Thunderbird using IMAP

• Open your Thunderbird email client >> Tools >> Account Setting
• Then click on Create Account under the Account option.
• Now Enter your Name, Gmail ID, and Password and click on the Continue button
• Choose IMAP and then click on the Manual Config button.

• In the Mail Account Setup window, enter the details as given below
  • Incoming Server Hostname – imap.gmail.com
  • SSL: SSL/TLS
  • Port: 993
  • Authentication: Normal Password
  • Outgoing Server Hostname – smtp.gmail.com
  • SSL: SSL/TLS
  • Port: 465
  • Authentication: Normal Password
  • Username: Enter your email id 
• After that, click on Create Account button.

These steps will add the Gmail account to the Thunderbird email client.

Conclusion

In this article, we have explained the steps to configure a Gmail account in Thunderbird. I hope the steps mentioned above are helpful to you. If you need any other related information, kindly comment below; we would be happy to help you.