Your guide to installing the best free email client
Follow the steps below to install Mozilla Thunderbird on your computer.
Visit the official Mozilla Thunderbird website and download the latest version.
Locate the installer file and double-click on it.
Choose between Standard or Custom installation.
You'll see a confirmation message once done.
Open Thunderbird from your Start menu or desktop shortcut.
Follow the steps below to set up your email account in Thunderbird.
Follow the steps below to send a test email using Mozilla Thunderbird.
Launch the Thunderbird application from your Start menu or desktop.
Click the 'Write' button to open a new message window.
Fill in the recipient's email address, subject line, and a short message body. You can send this to yourself to confirm sending and receiving works.
After completing your message, click the 'Send' button to send the test email.
Open your inbox to confirm the test email was received successfully.