Mail client settings

Mozilla Thunderbird

Tips and trick for the Mozilla Thunderbird mail client.

IMAP Mail server

IMAP hostname/port:

hostname: imap.nikhef.nl, imaps.nikhef.nl
port:     993 / SSL

Thunderbird:

Tools->Account Settings->Server Settings
IMAP mail server:       imap.nikhef.nl
Connection Security:    SSL/TLS  (port 993)
Go to: Advanced:
IMAP server directory:  make it empty

PINE:

Note: We are solving some certificate issues, for now use (al)pine on login2.nikhef.nl

Modify the file ~/.pinerc in your home directory accordingly to connect PINE to the imap server:

inbox-path={imap.nikhef.nl/ssl}inbox
folder-collections={imap.nikhef.nl/ssl}[]
default-fcc={imap.nikhef.nl/ssl}sent-mail

Outgoing mail server

Hostname/port:

Hostname: mail.nikhef.nl, smtp.nikhef.nl, smtps.nikhef.nl
Port:     465 / SSL

Thunderbird External connections, authenticated (use mail.nikhef.nl to send mail to somewhere else):

Use name and password:     Yes
User name:                 your Nikhef account name (without @nikhef.nl)
Use secure connection:     SSL (port 465)

Tip: use the external connection settings on your laptop, these are valid for internal use as well.

Configure Nikhef mail on Android

Below are instructions for setting up email on your Android-device. These instructions are based on the (opensource) K-9 Mail app for Anrdoid.

Instructions	Images
Go to the Google Play Store and search for 'K-9 Mail' and install it. Or, if you visit this page on your phone you can click here [1] for a direct link.
In the next screen give the app the the necessary authorizations.
Enter your Nikhef email address with the corresponding password in this screen.
Select the 'IMAP' option in this screen.
In this screen, check whether your Nikhef-username has been entered correctly. If not, make sure it is correct before proceeding.
Also in this next screen, check whether your Nikhef-username has been entered correctly. If not, make sure it is correct before proceeding.
Now you will see some options regarding the retrieval of mail. Adjust these to your own taste or continue with the default settings.
The installation is complete. Fill in the details and you can use the app.