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Thunderbird password

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ianshaigh
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Each time I use Thunderbird I have to insert a password to download new incoming emails. Also before I can send emails. I want to change this password. How do I do it? I do not use the facility in Thunderbird for saving passwords for other accounts.

Each time I use Thunderbird I have to insert a password to download new incoming emails. Also before I can send emails. I want to change this password. How do I do it? I do not use the facility in Thunderbird for saving passwords for other accounts.

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I found the answer on google. I just type in the new password into the box that appears when I start a Thunderbird session. Not the most intuitive method but very simple. Thanks for your trouble.

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svlad2009
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Do you mean that in the same session TB is keep asking for that account email pass? (where 1 session = from the moment when you open TB software till you close TB software (or computer, off-course)) If yes, then can you mention us what values do you have for these 2 options (from config:editor)? network.cookie.cookieBehavior network.cookie.lifetimePolicy

If I did not understood your question, can you reformulate your request and maybe add also some screenshots?

ianshaigh
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I found the answer on google. I just type in the new password into the box that appears when I start a Thunderbird session. Not the most intuitive method but very simple. Thanks for your trouble.