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This article will help you upgrade old versions of Thunderbird to the latest version.

Still on an older version of Thunderbird and looking to upgrade? Luckily, the process to upgrade is fairly straight-forward. __TOC__ = Before we begin = During a version upgrade, some versions of Thunderbird perform data and other conversions (for example address book data) to enable new capabilities. If you skip an important version, then Thunderbird may not work, you may have missing or incorrect data, or other complications may occur. To avoid this, closely follow these directions. During this process, third-party add-ons may require an update, or may no longer work on newer versions of Thunderbird. Check which version of Thunderbird you currently have installed using [[Find what version of Thunderbird you are using]]. {warning}'''Important:''' Before upgrading, always back up your profile. Please see [[Profiles - Where Thunderbird stores your messages and other user data]] for more information. Also ensure your computer is compatible with the [https://www.thunderbird.net/thunderbird/system-requirements/ latest version of Thunderbird].{/warning} = Automatic upgrade with 60.9.1 or newer = You need to be on version 60.90.1 or newer to be able to automatically upgrade to the current version of Thunderbird. == Automatically upgrade to the current version == You can automatic upgrade in multiple steps from the version you start with (60.9.1 or newer) to the current version. The number of steps varies depending on where you start. If you start at 60.9.1, you will go from 60.9.1 to 68.12.1 to 78.14 to 91.13 to 102.15.1 to the current version (TB 115 or newer). Repeat the following steps until you are at the current version of Thunderbird: * Click {menu ≡} > {menu Help} > {menu About Thunderbird} ({menu About Mozilla Thunderbird} in TB60) * Click {button Restart Thunderbird} ({button {Restart to update Thunderbird} in TB60) * Wait for the newly upgraded Thunderbird to open And that's it, you've now upgraded to the latest version of Thunderbird! The interface may have changed from your previous version. We recommend familiarizing yourself with any interface changes. = If you are on a version older than 60 = [[UI:details_start]] Automatic upgrades will not work if you are on a version older than 60. The steps below will get you to version 60. == Manual upgrade process using download and install == # Using the list below, pick the first version higher than your current version, manually download using the link and install it. For example, if you are on Thunderbird 2.0.0.24 then you need to manually download 3.0.11 which is the next version in the list. {note}'''Important:''' Once you have upgraded, open Thunderbird at least once before continuing.{/note} # Repeat until you get to Thunderbird 60.9.0 === Manual upgrade version order list === {for win} # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/1.5.0.14/win32/en-US/ 1.5.0.14 32 bit] # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/2.0.0.24/win32/en-US/ 2.0.0.24 32 bit] # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/3.0.11/win32/en-US/ 3.0.11 32 bit] # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/3.1.20/win32/en-US/ 3.1.20 32 bit] # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/5.0/win32/en-US/ 5.0 32 bit] # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/12.0.1/win32/en-US/ 12.0.1 32 bit] # 15.0.1 can be skipped # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/17.0.8/win32/en-US/ 17.0.8 32 bit] # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/24.8.0/win32/en-US/ 24.8.0 32 bit] # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/45.8.0/win32/en-US/ 45.8.0 32 bit] # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/52.9.1/win32/en-US/ 52.9.1 32 bit] # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/60.9.0/win32/en-US/ 60.9.0 32 bit] {/for} {for mac} # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/1.5.0.14/mac/en-US/ 1.5.0.14] # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/2.0.0.24/mac/en-US/ 2.0.0.24] # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/3.0.11/mac/en-US/ 3.0.11] # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/3.1.20/mac/en-US/ 3.1.20] # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/5.0/mac/en-US/ 5.0] # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/12.0.1/mac/en-US/ 12.0.1] # 15.0.1 can be skipped # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/17.0.8/mac/en-US/ 17.0.8] # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/24.8.0/mac/en-US/ 24.8.0] # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/45.8.0/mac/en-US/ 45.8.0] # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/52.9.1/mac/en-US/ 52.9.1] # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/60.9.0/mac/en-US/ 60.9.0] {/for} {for linux} # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/1.5.0.14/linux-i686/en-US/ 1.5.0.14] # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/2.0.0.24/linux-i686/en-US/ 2.0.0.24] # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/3.0.11/linux-i686/en-US/ 3.0.11] # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/3.1.20/linux-i686/en-US/ 3.1.20] # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/5.0/linux-i686/en-US/ 5.0] # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/12.0.1/linux-i686/en-US/ 12.0.1] # 15.0.1 can be skipped # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/17.0.8/linux-i686/en-US/ 17.0.8] # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/24.8.0/linux-i686/en-US/ 24.8.0] # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/45.8.0/linux-i686/en-US/ 45.8.0] # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/52.9.1/linux-i686/en-US/ 52.9.1] # [https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/60.9.0/linux-i686/en-US/ 60.9.0] {/for} [[UI:details_end]] = Need help? = Don't hesitate to reach out if you need assistance. 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