How To Install Thunderbird Mail on Manjaro
In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Thunderbird Mail on Manjaro. Thunderbird is a free and open-source email client developed by the Mozilla Foundation. It offers a wide range of features, including multiple account support, message filtering, spam protection, and add-ons for extended functionality. Thunderbird provides a user-friendly interface that makes managing your emails a breeze, while also offering advanced features for power users.
Compared to other email clients like Evolution or Geary, Thunderbird stands out with its extensive customization options and large library of add-ons. Although Mozilla stopped direct development of Thunderbird in 2017, the project continues to thrive thanks to a dedicated community of developers who ensure its stability and introduce new features regularly.
This article assumes you have at least basic knowledge of Linux, know how to use the shell, and most importantly, you host your site on your own VPS. The installation is quite simple and assumes you are running in the root account, if not you may need to add ‘sudo‘ to the commands to get root privileges. I will show you the step-by-step installation of Thunderbird Mail on a Manjaro Linux.
Prerequisites
- A server or desktop running one of the following operating systems: Manjaro, and other Arch-based distributions.
- It’s recommended that you use a fresh OS install to prevent any potential issues.
- SSH access to the server (or just open Terminal if you’re on a desktop).
- A stable internet connection is crucial for downloading and installing packages. Verify your connection before proceeding.
- Access to a Manjaro Linux system with a non-root sudo user or root user.
Install Thunderbird Mail on Manjaro
Step 1. It’s always a good practice to keep your Manjaro system up to date before installing new software. Open the terminal and run the following command to update your system:
sudo pacman -Syu
Step 2. Installing Thunderbird on Manjaro.
- Installing Thunderbird from Manjaro Repositories
The simplest way to install Thunderbird on Manjaro is through the official repositories using the pamac package manager. Here’s how to do it:
sudo pacman -S thunderbird
Confirm the installation by pressing “Y” when prompted.
Pamac will now download and install Thunderbird along with its dependencies. Once the installation is complete, you can launch Thunderbird from your application menu or by typing thunderbird in the terminal.
- Installing Thunderbird via Flatpak
Flatpak is a universal packaging system that allows you to install applications in a sandboxed environment, isolated from the rest of your system. Installing Thunderbird via Flatpak offers several benefits, such as easier installation, automatic updates, and improved security. Here’s how to install Thunderbird using Flatpak on Manjaro:
sudo pacman -S flatpak
Add the Flathub repository, which hosts a wide variety of Flatpak applications:
flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
Now install Thunderbird using the following command:
flatpak install flathub org.mozilla.Thunderbird
Once the installation is complete, you can launch Thunderbird from your application menu or by running:
flatpak run org.mozilla.Thunderbird
After installing Thunderbird on Manjaro, you’ll need to set up your email accounts and customize your preferences. When you launch Thunderbird for the first time, you’ll be greeted by the account setup wizard. Follow these steps to configure your email accounts:
- Choose whether you want to set up an existing email address or create a new one.
- Enter your name, email address, and password for the account.
- Thunderbird will automatically detect your account settings. If it fails to do so, you may need to manually enter your IMAP/POP3 and SMTP server settings.
- Repeat the process for any additional email accounts you want to add.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Thunderbird. Thanks for using this tutorial to install the latest version of Thunderbird Mail on the Manjaro system. For additional help or useful information, we recommend you check the official Thunderbird website.
