> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.davnode.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Android (Thunderbird)

> A guide to setting up your Davnode email using the Thunderbird app on Android, including importing settings from Desktop.

<Note>
  Thunderbird is the **recommended** way to use Davnode email on Android.
</Note>

# Download [Thunderbird](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.thunderbird.android) from the Google Play Store

# 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.

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## Method 1: Import from Desktop (Recommended)

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.

### 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.

### 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.

***

## Method 2: Manual Setup

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

### Server Settings Reference

| Setting                  | Protocol | Hostname           | Port   | Security |
| :----------------------- | :------- | :----------------- | :----- | :------- |
| **Incoming**             | IMAP     | `mail.davnode.com` | `993`  | SSL/TLS  |
| **Outgoing**             | SMTP     | `mail.davnode.com` | `465`  | SSL/TLS  |
| **Outgoing alternative** | SMTP     | `mail.davnode.com` | `8465` | SSL/TLS  |
| **Outgoing alternative** | SMTP     | `mail.davnode.com` | `587`  | STARTTLS |

### 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.*

<Note>
  We recommend to always use an **app password** for connecting mail clients.
</Note>

#### 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**.

#### 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**.

#### 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

### "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**.

### 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").