
Transferring email to new computer
I am trying to transfer my email to a new computer. I do not know what my password is and see no option to reset.
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Some email accounts (such as Gmail) want a unique password assigned to each device on which the account is located. If that applies to your accounts, I can't offer help. BUT, if your account uses the same password on all devices, my suggestion may help: Here are the steps to transfer a profile to a new computer. Follow the steps 100%. These steps copy the passwords in addition to all the account info and other settings. Hey, it may work. :)
Here is the link for moving a profile in Windows when installed in default location:
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/moving-thunderbird-data-to-a-new-computer
here is the info in brief steps:
- ensure thunderbird is NOT running on old machine
- enter %appdata% in search window on task bar and press Enter key
- this should open windows file explorer in Appdata\roaming folder
- highlight the Thunderbird folder and copy to external media
- ensure thunderbird is installed on second computer and NOT running
- enter %appdata% in search window on task bar and press Enter key
- you should be in Appdata\roaming folder , copy&paste the exported Thunderbird folder there. This may prompt to overwrite an existing folder of same name. allow it
- start thunderbird and all should be there
BUT, I encourage you to eventually secure the password, and that may be a contact to your email provider. The password that is stored in Thunderbird can be found at settings>Privacy&security.