Desktop email clients simplify email management.
Linux has several desktop email clients that it’s possible for you to use.
However, Mozilla Thunderbird stands out among them due to its extensive feature set and ease of use.
How to Install Thunderbird Mail on Linux
Mozilla Thunderbird is available on all major Linux distros.
you might either sign in with your existing account or create a new one using this tab.
Next, choose a configuration pop in betweenIMAPandPOP3and hitDone.
IMAP is the best option for most people who need standard email management.
After this, Thunderbird will give you a pop-up window asking you to access to your email service provider.
type your email address and password here to sign on to your email account.
Finally, clickDone, and you should be all set.
Check out our guide onsetting up Gmail and Exchange email accounts on Thunderbirdto learn more.
On theAccount Setupwindow, choose theGet a new email addressbutton below theEmail addressfield.
Fill in the entries here and hitSign up.
Access and Manage Emails
Thunderbird keeps all your emails organized into different folders.
Simply select a folder to view all its emails.
To open an email, double-tap on it, and Thunderbird will open it in a new tab.
Moreover, you might also use tags to better manage and organize your emails.
Fill out theFrom,To, andSubjectfields appropriately and populate the body with your message.
To add an attachment, click theAttachbutton, pick the appropriate attachment bang out, and upload your file.
Finally, hit theSendbutton to send the email across.
To do so, choose the Thunderbird menu and selectPreferences.
To add a new account, grab the Thunderbird menu and selectAccount parameters.
Here, click theAccount Actionsdropdown button and selectAdd Mail Accountto bring up the account setup wizard.
For this, hit the Thunderbird menu and selectAdd-ons and Themes.
choose theFind more add-onsbutton to pop pop the add-ons gallery.
Find the add-on or theme you want to add to Thunderbird and click theAdd to Thunderbirdbutton.
Wait for a few seconds, and it should appear in your client.
