Open Thunderbird and click Create a new account on the introductory screen.

Or go to File -> New -> Account.

A wizard will open to guide you through the account settings.

Under New Account Setup, choose Email Account and click Continue.

Enter your Name and your Email Address and click Continue.

Choose IMAP for the type and enter artsci.wustl.edu as the Incoming Server and click Continue.

If you entered your email account correctly, the username should be filled in for you. Click Continue.

The next screen lets you give your account a nickname such as “work account” if you choose. Click Continue.

The final screen is a confirmation of all of the information you have entered. Click Go Back to make changes or click Finish to go to your inbox.

Making your email settings secure:

Go to the Tools menu and choose Account Settings...

In the left-hand column, highlight Server Settings

Under "Security Settings" choose SSL (pictured below)

Next, highlight "Outgoing Server (SMTP)", highlight your account in the list and click the Edit button.

In the window that opens, choose TLS if available (pictured below)

Note for those setting up Thunderbird from off-campus;

Some major ISPs block certain ports to help reduce spam. For this reason, if you find you cannot send mail from an off-campus location, you may wish to try using port 587 as your  SMTP port (the last picture above).

If you have trouble with these instructions please contact us using our contact form or call ArtSci Tech Support Mon-Fri 10am-5pm at (314) 935-8077