1. Open Claws Mail
Launch Claws Mail on your computer.
2. Access Account Settings
Go to the Configuration menu at the top.
Select Create a new account. This will open the "Account Wizard."
3. Add Your First Email Account
Follow the prompts to add your first account:
Account Name: Choose a name for the account (e.g., your email address or something descriptive).
Email Address: Enter your full email address.
User Name: Enter your email username (usually the same as the email address or just the part before the @ symbol).
Password: Enter your email password.
4. Set Up Incoming Mail Server (IMAP or POP3)
Claws Mail will ask you for the incoming mail server (IMAP or POP3):
IMAP: Recommended for accessing your email on multiple devices. It keeps emails on the server.
POP3: Downloads emails to your device and removes them from the server.
Enter the correct server address (e.g., imap.yourmailserver.com) and select the appropriate port (usually 993 for IMAP with SSL or 995 for POP3 with SSL).
5. Set Up Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)
Next, configure the SMTP (outgoing) server settings:
SMTP Server: Enter the outgoing mail server address (e.g., smtp.yourmailserver.com).
SMTP Port: Usually 465 or 587 for secure email sending.
Authentication: Enter your email account credentials if required.
6. Configure Optional Settings
You might be asked to set up additional options, such as:
Security settings: Choose the appropriate encryption (usually SSL/TLS).
Account folders: Set the folder locations for inbox, sent items, etc.
Click OK to finish setting up the first account.
7. Add More Accounts
To add additional email accounts:
Go to Configuration > Manage Accounts.
In the "Account Preferences" window, click Add.
Follow the same process as above for each additional account.
8. Switch Between Accounts
Once you have multiple accounts set up, you can switch between them in the left sidebar. Each account will be listed separately, and you can view the inbox, sent items, and other folders for each one.
That's it! You should now be able to manage multiple email accounts in Claws Mail.
