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Thunderbird is the recommended way to use Davnode email on Android.

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Download Thunderbird from the Google Play Store

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Connect Davnode to Thunderbird (Android)

There are two ways to set up your Davnode email on the Thunderbird Android app:
  1. Import from Desktop: Scan a QR code from your computer (Recommended).
  2. Manual Setup: Enter server settings manually.
If you already have Thunderbird set up on your computer, you can transfer your account settings directly to your phone without typing any passwords or server details.

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On your Computer

  1. Open Thunderbird on your desktop.
  2. Click the Menu (≡) button (top right).
  3. Select Tools > Export for Mobile.
  4. Select the accounts you want to export, check the Include all accounts passwords option and then click Export.
  5. A QR code will appear on your screen.

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On your Android Device

  1. Open the Thunderbird app.
  2. On the welcome screen, look for the option Import from Desktop.
  3. Tap the button and grant camera permissions if prompted.
  4. Scan the QR code displayed on your computer screen.
  5. Confirm the import. Your Davnode account is now ready to use.

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Method 2: Manual Setup

If you do not use the desktop version, follow these steps to connect manually.

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Server Settings Reference

SettingProtocolHostnamePortSecurity
IncomingIMAPmail.davnode.com993SSL/TLS
OutgoingSMTPmail.davnode.com465SSL/TLS
Outgoing alternativeSMTPmail.davnode.com8465SSL/TLS
Outgoing alternativeSMTPmail.davnode.com587STARTTLS

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Step-by-Step Configuration

  1. Open the Thunderbird app.
  2. Tap Next on the welcome screen (or “Add Account”).
  3. Enter your Email Address.
  4. Tap Manual Setup.
    • Note: Always choose Manual Setup to ensure the correct davnode.com hostnames are used.
We recommend to always use an app password for connecting mail clients.

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Incoming Server (IMAP)

  1. Protocol: Ensure IMAP is selected.
  2. Password: Enter your email password.
  3. Username: Ensure this is your full email address.
  4. IMAP Server: Enter mail.davnode.com.
  5. Security: Select SSL/TLS.
  6. Port: Ensure it is set to 993.
  7. Tap Next.

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Outgoing Server (SMTP)

  1. SMTP Server: Enter mail.davnode.com.
  2. Security: Select SSL/TLS.
  3. Port: Ensure it is set to 465.
  4. Require Sign-in: Checked (On).
  5. Username: Your full email address.
  6. Authentication: Normal password.
  7. Tap Next.

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Final Options

  1. Folder poll frequency: Choose how often to check for mail.
  2. Enable Push Mail: Checked (Recommended).
  3. Give this account a name: Enter “Davnode”.
  4. Your name: Enter the name displayed to recipients.
  5. Tap Done.

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Troubleshooting

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”Cannot Connect to Server”

  • Check Spacing: Ensure no extra spaces exist at the end of mail.davnode.com (common with mobile autocorrect).
  • Verify SSL: Ensure you selected SSL/TLS for ports 993 and 465, not “STARTTLS”.
  • If port 465 is blocked on your network, try port 8465 with SSL/TLS or port 587 with STARTTLS.

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Notifications Delayed?

Thunderbird requires a background connection for instant notifications.
  1. Go to Android Settings > Apps > Thunderbird.
  2. Tap Battery.
  3. Select Unrestricted (or “Don’t optimize”).