Setting Up a Student Email Account in Thunderbird (M365 Email System)
Important Note:
To set up an email account, you must have a valid user account (BA number + corresponding password).
Hinzufügen eines E-Mail-Kontos
Figure 1: Window for setting up an existing email address
If you haven't set up an email account in Thunderbird yet, the welcome window will appear. This window gives you the option to set up an existing email address. Enter your name and email address here, then click Next.
If the welcome window does not appear, or if you would like to add another existing account, you can navigate to the setup window by selecting Tools – Account Settings – Add Account – Email Account....
In the setup window, first enter your name and email address, then click Next.
Figure 1 illustrates the process described above, and the button for manual setup is highlighted.
The browser opens, and the Shibboleth login screen appears. Once you have successfully logged in, you can close the browser.
Figure 2: Account Management Using Account Settings
Next, select Exchange in the email settings and click Next.
Figure 2 shows the account management screen with the account settings menu.
Figure 3: Enter Password
In the last window, enter the password for your BA number and then click Next.
