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How to change the password of an existing e-mail account in Thunderbird

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j.m.soeters
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Problem is that is that probably my account has been hacked. The provider has given me a new password. How to fill in in the existing e-meil addres and aliasses. Please send answer to "delftsoeters@yahoo.com" as at the moment I cannot use Thunderbird.

Problem is that is that probably my account has been hacked. The provider has given me a new password. How to fill in in the existing e-meil addres and aliasses. Please send answer to "delftsoeters@yahoo.com" as at the moment I cannot use Thunderbird.

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How to update a password stored in Thunderbird: In Thunderbird Via 'Menu Bar':

  • 'Tools' > Options' > 'Security' > 'Passwords' tab

OR via 'Mail Toolbar':

  • 'Menu icon' > 'Options' >'Options' > 'Security' > 'Passwords' tab
  • click on 'Saved Passwords'
  • clickon 'Show Passwords'

You will find it in two places as you have mailbox or imap and also smtp.

  • Right click on the correct line and select 'Edit password'
  • click on 'Done' when finished.
  • click on OK
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Toad-Hall
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Chosen Solution

How to update a password stored in Thunderbird: In Thunderbird Via 'Menu Bar':

  • 'Tools' > Options' > 'Security' > 'Passwords' tab

OR via 'Mail Toolbar':

  • 'Menu icon' > 'Options' >'Options' > 'Security' > 'Passwords' tab
  • click on 'Saved Passwords'
  • clickon 'Show Passwords'

You will find it in two places as you have mailbox or imap and also smtp.

  • Right click on the correct line and select 'Edit password'
  • click on 'Done' when finished.
  • click on OK