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Can't seem to get any of my emails set up in Thunderbird

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I'm trying Thunderbird for the first time and trying to set up my existing email accounts. I have tried both my protonmail account and my att account. Both keep coming back saying I have the wrong email, password or format (or something like that).

I have even gone in and reset my email password. I've also tried disconnecting VPN. And I've gone and logged out of all other places I have the accounts accessed. I'm about ready to give up on Thunderbird.

I'm trying Thunderbird for the first time and trying to set up my existing email accounts. I have tried both my protonmail account and my att account. Both keep coming back saying I have the wrong email, password or format (or something like that). I have even gone in and reset my email password. I've also tried disconnecting VPN. And I've gone and logged out of all other places I have the accounts accessed. I'm about ready to give up on Thunderbird.

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You need to get a security key from AT&T. You can probably find more details by searching this forum.

Maybe something similar with Proton?

Where are you getting the IMAP and SMTP settings for each account?

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Valitud lahendus

You need to get a security key from AT&T. You can probably find more details by searching this forum.

Maybe something similar with Proton?

Where are you getting the IMAP and SMTP settings for each account?

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IMAP and SMTP settings were automatically populated by the Thunderbird program. Said they were in database.

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Thank you for your help.

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Thanks for reporting. I am glad that something worked. Are both accounts working now or do you at least know what you must do for each?