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IMAP vs. POP3

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Vicki Fischer
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My husband has Thunderbird for his emails. I am trying to set up Thunderbird for my emails. I am not able to get past the point where you must select IMAP or POP3. System seems stuck on "checking password". I've had Microsoft outlook for a long time. I want to set up Thunderbird. We have a home based business. I need my email system up and running. Vicki Fischer

My husband has Thunderbird for his emails. I am trying to set up Thunderbird for my emails. I am not able to get past the point where you must select IMAP or POP3. System seems stuck on "checking password". I've had Microsoft outlook for a long time. I want to set up Thunderbird. We have a home based business. I need my email system up and running. Vicki Fischer

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Matt
Matt
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First and foremost, many many folk have issues with account configuration because of antivirus programs. The either block everything, or just the validation part.

Is your email with a well recognized provider, or is it hosted? For example one of the large hosting providers insists on using Microsoft exchange, so an add-on is required to configure the exchange proprietary protocols.