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--- packet:mail [2023/10/04 07:24] – created m0lte
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+====== Packet Mail ======
 It's possible to send messages, or mail, through a packet network. It's similar in operation to e-mail, where a message has from, to, and subject fields as well as a message body, and optional attachments. SYSOPS of packet nodes must work together to configure routes for forwarding mail (See Hierarchal Routing), and once a message is sent it'll be forwarded from one node to another until it reaches its final destination.
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 If a message reaches your BBS and stops because it's not been addressed properly then don't panic: these messages can be fixed, saved, and then routed onwards without needing to be resent again at source.
-  * Logon to MailMgmt
+  * Logon to MailMgmt via the web interface
   * Select the message required on the left
   * Click in the VIA box and edit the address as required
   * Click on the box underneath matching where you want to send the message next to turn it yellow
   * Click save to accept these changes and re-queue the message
+====== Accessing mail with Thunderbird ======
+To access your packet mail from BPQ via Thunderbird, several parts need to agree.
+===== Setting up LinBPQ =====
+Log into the Node menu, then Mail Management, then configuration.
+Under configuration, provide a POP3 port (usually 110) and an SMTP port (usually 25), or NTPPort (usually 119) and enable remote access. In the linmail.cfg file, the relevant lines are
+<code>
+  SMTPPort = 25;
+  POP3Port = 110;
+  NNTPPort = 119;
+  RemoteEmail = 1;
+</code>
+(Note that it's labelled NTP Port on the front end, which is network time if you search for it. NNTP is correct.)
+Under email users, find yourself and set a password. This will be used for sending and receiving messages.
+Reboot.
+===== Setting up Thunderbird =====
+**Thuderbird will complain about the # in your full Hierarchical Address (HA). Ignore it for now. Edit it after the account is created.**
+Find "Account settings" under the Edit menu. Click account actions and select "Add email account" in the pop-up menu.
+Add a personal name and email address
+NOTE: Thunderbird will reject addresses with a "#" in it so you'll be limited to callsign@node_name.
+Click "Configure Manually" to access advanced settings.
+Incoming server should be POP3.
+Your node's IP address as hostname.
+Port 110
+Connection Security None
+Authentication Method Normal Password
+Username Callsign
+Outgoing server hostname should be your node's IP address
+Port 25
+Connection Security None
+Authentication Method Normal Password
+Username Callsign
+Then click re-test at the bottom to ensure the settings are correct. If they appear correct the Done button will be enabled.
+{{:packet:thunderbird_settings.png?direct&400|}}
+Now go back you your main mail window, right click on the account and find settings.
+Edit your email address in this account settings screen to have your full HA address.