# Set up XgenPlus mail in Thunderbird

To add XgenPlus to Thunderbird, turn on IMAP in XgenPlus and create an app password. In Thunderbird, add a new mail account, enter your name, address and app password, and click **Configure manually**. Choose IMAP on port 993 with SSL/TLS and SMTP on port 465 with SSL/TLS, using your full address as user name.

## How to set up XgenPlus mail in Thunderbird

1. In XgenPlus, turn on IMAP in **Settings › Enable POP/IMAP** and create an app password.
2. In Thunderbird, choose to add a new mail account.
3. Enter your name, XgenPlus address and app password, then click **Configure manually**.
4. Fill in the incoming and outgoing server settings from the table.
5. Click **Re-test**, then **Done**.

## When to use it

> Vivek works on Linux and uses Thunderbird. He sets up IMAP only for this year's mail, so the first sync is quick.

## Settings to enter

| Setting | Incoming | Outgoing |
|---|---|---|
| Protocol | IMAP | SMTP |
| Server | imaps.xgenplus.com | smtps.xgenplus.com |
| Port | 993 | 465, or 587 with STARTTLS |
| Connection security | SSL/TLS | SSL/TLS on 465, STARTTLS on 587 |
| Authentication | Password | Password |
| User name | Your full email address | Your full email address |

## Good to know

- These server names are the same for every XgenPlus customer. Check the spelling, the ports and that your app password is correct.
- Thunderbird can also sign and encrypt with your XgenPlus S/MIME certificate after you import the .p12 file.

## Common questions

**Thunderbird suggests settings by itself. Can I accept them?**

Check them first. XgenPlus has no automatic set-up, so Thunderbird's guess may be wrong. Use the values in the table.


Source: https://docs.xgenplus.com/connect/set-up-thunderbird/