How do I get Thunderbird to access my Gmail?

To access your IMAP-enabled Gmail account in Thunderbird:

  1. Open Thunderbird on your desktop.
  2. Select File > New > Existing Mail Account.
  3. In the Set Up Your Existing Email Address dialog box, provide your Gmail account information (real name, email address, and password).

Can I use Gmail with Mozilla Thunderbird?

To configure Thunderbird to work with Gmail, first enable IMAP on your Gmail account. After you provide your account information (real name, email address and password), Thunderbird will automatically configure your Gmail connection. Click Done, sign in with your Google account if prompted and that’s all!

How do I add a second Gmail account to Thunderbird?

Select Tools > Account Settings. Thunderbird will load in information about your default account. Click Add Account in the bottom left corner to open the account creation wizard. In the New Account Setup dialog box select the account type you want to create.

How do I set up G Suite email in Thunderbird?

Accessing Your Connect G Suite Contacts

  1. In Thunderbird, click the menu button at top right and select Add-ons.
  2. At the top right, navigate to “Browse all add-ons.”
  3. Search for “gContactSync.”
  4. Click the green Add to Thunderbird button.
  5. Back up your contacts by clicking on Add.
  6. Click Restart now.

How do I import emails from Thunderbird to Gmail?

What to Know

  1. In Thunderbird, go to folder with emails. Highlight them. Right-click a message. Select Copy To > [Gmail address] > [destination folder].
  2. You must have Gmail set up as an IMAP account in Thunderbird to import email.

How do I download Gmail to Thunderbird?

Import Gmail Contacts into Mozilla Thunderbird

  1. Initially, log into Gmail account and choose Contacts.
  2. From the Menu bar, go to More option and choose Export.
  3. Under a new tab, you can open all contacts.
  4. From the Menu, click More and then, select an option “Export”.
  5. Next, a new dialog box will appear to transfer contacts.

How do I sync Gmail contacts with Thunderbird?

Method 1 – Export Gmail Contacts to Thunderbird Manually

  1. Open Gmail and click on the Google apps icon and hit Contacts.
  2. The Contacts will now open in a new browser window.
  3. Next, click on More actions icon and click Export.
  4. Export as Outlook CSV.
  5. Now open Thunderbird and click on the Menu tab > Tools > Import.

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