How to use Exchange email with Mozilla Thunderbird


Logging in to Mozilla Thunderbird

The picture shows a form asking for login information .

1. Enter your full name and email address in the form JYusername@jyu.fi and the password for your JY ID. Finally, click on "Configure manually".

The picture shows the form where you enter your email preferences. The settings are explained below the instructions.

2. Enter the information on the screen, i.e. Username in the form JYtunnuksesi@jyu.fi and the server settings as shown in the picture. Finally, press "Re-test" and "Done". 

3. If you get an error message about wrong settings at this point, please change the Autentication Method to OAuth2

Check your email settings. This message appears when the settings do not go through. Warning message.

4. Click Re-test again and Done.

5. Your email is now configured and available.

QUICK REFERENCE FOR SETTINGS, FOR ADVANCED USE/PROBLEM SITUATIONS:

INCOMING:
Protocol = IMAP
Server = outlook.office365.com
Port = 993
SSL = SSL/TLS
Authentication = OAuth2
Username = username@jyu.fi

Note! In the "Username" field, use the full username and extension, i.e. username@jyu.fi

OUTGOING
Protocol = SMTP
Server = smtp.office365.com
Port = 587
SSL = STARTTLS
Authentication = OAuth2
Username = username@jyu.fi

Note! In the "Username" field, use the full username and extension, i.e. username@jyu.fi

Where can I find more instructions?

The HelpJYU service portal guides provide step-by-step instructions for individual user questions and problems. You can find more instructions by searching the top right corner of the HelpJYU portal.

Also check out the more extensive instructions for using digital services on the digital services website.