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Transferring email to new computer

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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.

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:

  1. ensure thunderbird is NOT running on old machine
  2. enter %appdata% in search window on task bar and press Enter key
  3. this should open windows file explorer in Appdata\roaming folder
  4. highlight the Thunderbird folder and copy to external media
  5. ensure thunderbird is installed on second computer and NOT running
  6. enter %appdata% in search window on task bar and press Enter key
  7. 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
  8. 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.

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