How To Import from Thunderbird Desktop

Export Thunderbird Desktop settings

1. Click ≡ > Tools > Export for Mobile.
2. Tick the Email accounts you wish to export to Thunderbird for Android.
3. If you have accounts that are not using OAuth and you wish to import your passwords, tick Include all accounts passwords under Security to export your passwords in the QR code.
4. Click Export. A QR code will be displayed. Follow the steps below on your Android phone or tablet to scan the QR code.

Import the Desktop settings into Thunderbird for Android

1. Open Thunderbird for Android on your phone or tablet.
   1. If you see a screen with two buttons: Start and Import settings, tap Import settings > Scan QR code and scan the QR code from Thunderbird Desktop.
   2. Otherwise, tap ≡ at the top left > tap the gear icon: at the bottom left > tap Import settings > Scan QR code and scan the QR code from Thunderbird Desktop.
2. Ensure the email accounts you want to import are all ticked. Tap Import.
3. If your account uses OAuth or you have chosen not to import your passwords, you will be prompted for your passwords. Follow the prompts to complete your import.