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#Mozilla thunderbird keeps asking for password password

#Mozilla thunderbird keeps asking for password password

Next, in the filter box at top of about:config window, remove password and enter signon Actually, I think some of the settings defy logic, however, the following settings do seem to work: Just don't ask me to explain why these settings work. Double clicking on a 'Preference Name' if no value is given at all will initiate a list from which to choose the value. Note that to change incorrect values, double clicking on Preference Names of the boolean type toggles the value. In the Filter input at the top of window, enter 'password' and check the values of the following Preference Names.

#Mozilla thunderbird keeps asking for password how to

Someone might know just which of the settings really do matter, meanwhile, here's how to prevent thunderbird from always asking for an email account's password.Ĭlick 'Config Editor.' button - about:config window opens.

I think that getting to the solution is more a matter of a number of settings falling into place, than which version of Thunderbird or flavor of linux you might have. * two access sympatico.ca accounts using the same password used for the gmail account. * operating systems Linux Mint 7 (Gloria)

#Mozilla thunderbird keeps asking for password trial

Way too many bogus suggestions out there regarding thunderbird constantly asking for a password.) I've tried to give detailed instructions mainly for the newbies, so sorry for the length.Īfter a lot of trial and error, (but not making any notes), I have succeeded at stopping t-bird from always asking for a password even on launching (starting up) and on three different computers all with: Trying to cover wording variations for a google search. Want to get thunderbird to stop asking for the password? (Before starting I apologize if I seem to be repeating myself. We use Windows XP, McAfee as our virus checker. There haven't been any changes in our system that we are aware of. I deleted and recreated the accounts but still it doesn't work. I checked it under Thunderbird account optons and it is set correctly. It keeps asking for a password and returns 'mail server responded invalid user password' We can use yahoo mail via the yahoo mail web site with the same password, so the password seems correct.

Thunderbird (version 2.0.0.21) stopped working on Mafor att.yahoo mail. Check that you have all your Mail settings correct. (including OS or Thunderbird updates, adding extensions or themes, etc.

#Mozilla thunderbird keeps asking for password software

* Any recent changes in your computer or software configuration that might be relevant? + Tools>Account Settings>Outgoing Server (SMTP) (at the bottom of the list of accounts on the left)>*server*>Edit? + Tools>Account Settings>*account*>Server Settings? * Without divulging your e-mail address or account name, what are your server settings, including server name and port number for: Check for more information on compacting folders.

* Do you regularly compact your folders? Weekly or more often is strongly recommended. * Are you using an antivirus and/or a firewall program? Which ones? * Is your mail service from an ISP, corporate e-mail system or Web-based? * What is the exact wording of the error message you are receiving? * Which version of Thunderbird? Check Help>About for the version number. When posting to a forum to request support it is helpful to detail what has already been tried so that folks won't post suggestions for the same unsuccessful 'solutions'. Um, you really need to give us more information.