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Thunderbird Email

Thunderbird Email and messaging
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ian.fitz7
ian.fitz7

I am trying to reinstall email accounts that I have previously used but cancelled but when I try I am told there is an authentication error. What am I doing wrong.?

I am trying to reinstall email accounts that I have previously used but cancelled but when I try I am told there is an authentication error. What am I doing wrong.?

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Rick
Rick
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If you are using the account hub, go into Thunderbird settings, general, and turn it off, then try again.