How do I fix authentication failure on Thunderbird?
Open TB Options/Privacy & Security, check the box to accept cookies (so OAuth authentication can complete), remove the passwords from Saved Passwords, restart TB, enter the account password in the OAuth window when prompted. Check also that the authentication on the outgoing gmail server is OAuth2.
How do I get Gmail to work with Thunderbird?
Add Your Gmail Account to Thunderbird Using IMAP
- Sign in to Gmail.
- Click the gear icon in the upper-right and select Gmail settings at the top of any Gmail page.
- Click Forwarding and POP/IMAP.
- Select Enable IMAP.
- Configure your IMAP client and click Save Changes.
Can not add Gmail to Thunderbird?
What to do when Thunderbird is not working with Gmail?
- Enable IMAP settings. ...
- Check SMTP settings on Thunderbird. ...
- Make changes to the antivirus software settings. ...
- Move to a previous version of Thunderbird. ...
- Contact the ISP. ...
- Switch to a different email client.
Why does Gmail keep asking for my password in Thunderbird?
Currently you would be using 'Normal Password' and you need to change it to 'OAuth2'. Then restart Thunderbird. Gmail will prompt you to sign in to allow Thunderbird to have access. They are checking you really are you.
Is Mozilla Org legit?
Firefox is always free. If you are ever asked to pay to download Firefox, it's a scam. 2. The only way to be 100% sure you're getting a legitimate version of Firefox is to download it from http://www.mozilla.org.
Is Mozilla owned by Google?
Firefox is made by Mozilla Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the not-for-profit Mozilla Foundation, and is guided by the principles of the Mozilla Manifesto.
How do I download Mozilla Firefox?
To install Firefox on your computer:
- Visit this Firefox download page in any browser, such as Microsoft Edge.
- Click the Download Now button. ...
- The User Account Control dialog may open, to ask you to allow the Firefox Installer to make changes to your computer. ...
- Wait for Firefox to finish installing.
Is Mozilla Firefox still in use?
Yes. Lots of people use it. According to Browser Market Share Worldwide , 4.2% of the users still use Firefox, which in number of people is a lot. The reason for Chrome being the first is that almost every browser is Chrome now.
Is Firefox safer than Google?
Firefox is a more private and secure browser than Chrome, but Chrome is faster and contains more features. Is Firefox Safer Than Chrome? Both browsers are safe, but Firefox's tracking protection is more comprehensive than Chrome's.