What are the steps to import an MBOX into Mozilla Thunderbird?


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Mozilla Thunderbird is a web browser that is used by almost every PC user globally and it also allows you multiple mailboxes at the same time with SMTP or POP protocols. It allows its users to store all emails, contacts, as well as other files in the mailbox and this format is actually known as MBOX. However, it becomes important for you to import MBOX file in this web browser. Follow these steps and you’ll be able to complete this process individually and won’t need to contact Mozilla Thunderbird support team.

Where is Thunderbird MBOX located?

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  • Windows Vista, 7, 8.1 and 10
  • Now you have to open Windows Start menu and there you have to enter %APPDATA% in its search box.
  • Next, you need to press on “Roaming” item that is visible in its menu.
  • After that, you can press Thunderbird and next on profiles. Every folder in this folder will have a profile on your PC.
  • Now you can go to your profile folder directly via this given path:
  • C:\Users\<Windows user name>\AppData\Roaming\Thunderbird\Profiles\<Profile name>\


Steps to import MBOX file in Thunderbird (Windows/Mac)


Let’s discuss the methods to add MBOX to Thunderbird profile and you may need these methods for different purposes.

Import MBOX file in Thunderbird for Windows

  • First, you need to import MBOX to Mozilla Thunderbird, a user needs to install “ImportExportTools” add on and it is necessary to check that a backup of MBOX is created in order to avoid any sort of data loss if this import process gets failed or interrupted.
  • Now you to open Thunderbird and go to “Tools” >ImportExportTools> Import MBOX file.
  • In its opened dialog box, import directly one or more MBOX file is by default selection and you can change an option according to your requirement and then, press “OK.”
  • Now you can choose desired MBOX file and then, you need to press open and this MBOX file will be imported to this mailbox.


Import Apple mail MBOX file in Thunderbird for Mac

  • If you wish to change it for Mac OS manually, then, following steps will help you.
  • First, open this email client on your Mac device.
  • Next, go to “Tools” >Import option.
  • And now, you have to select Mail option from multiple displayed options in its current wizard and then, you need to press “Next.”
  • Now a new screen comes and there, you have to select “Apple Mail” option and then, again press “Next” to continue this process.
  • Once it imports, you’ll find its Apple mail named folder in its LHS of this email serviceand this folder will contain all your information.


Import Gmail MBOX in Mozilla Thunderbird

  • Here are the steps to complete this process and in a case of Thunderbirdin Windows system:
  • Once you open Mozilla Thunderbirdon your PC then, go to configure an account (Gmail) in its mail client.
  • Now you have to restart your mail client and then, right-click on its account from its list and there you need to press on its settings.
  • Next, you need to press on its server settings and go to local directory and there you need to copy its location path.
  • After that, copy its path on its address bar of the Windows Explorer and next, press “Enter.”
  • Now some files will be visible under a particular location.
  • Next, you need to move its MBOX file to its file we just opened.
  • Now you can restart your thisemail service again and check on its LHS to see the contents of Gmail that is visible under “Local Folders” section in this account.
  • For more information, you can take help from Thunderbird customer support number USA (425) 549-3315 team.
If any issue in steps dial Thunderbird USA technical support number (425) 549-3315

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