Thunderbird

Thunderbird is a full-featured e-mail client supported by CIT. (Comparison chart of all CIT-supported e-mail clients.)

Since Thunderbird is software you install, it is best for use on your own computer. (Browser-based clients like WebMail are more appropriate when you use a public computer.)

The best way to install Thunderbird is through the Bear Access channel of uPortal.Cornell, or with the Bear Access 2006 CD, which is available at the CIT Contact Center.

See our Thunderbird Description page for general information about what Thunderbird is and does.

Download our two-page (legal-size pages) Thunderbird desk reference. Many handy tools and tips if you're just getting started, or if you want to learn how to use Thunderbird a little better.

Topics

Getting Started

• Why switch?
• IMAP vs. POP
• Migrating Advice
  (for users and TSPs)
• Configuring Thunderbird
  (and migrating from Eudora)
• Basic Screen Layout
• Multiple Accounts
• Known Issues or Bugs
• Notes for Eudora Users

Sending Messages

• Address Books
• Composing
• Signatures
• Attachments
• Spell checking
• Saving Drafts

Receiving Messages

• Reading
• Replying
• Attachments

Message Management

• Message Management Overview
• Folders
• Full Search
• Quick Search
• Views
• Filters
• Labels
• Junk
• Extensions
• Other Options

FAQ

Help & Support

Desk Reference PDF document (print or download)