Mozilla Thunderbird is the most widely used email client that is supported Biology and Geosciences. Apple Mail is used to a lesser extent but is also supported. Qualcomm Eudora (version 7.1 for Windows and 6.2.4 for Mac) should not be used as it is no longer maintained.

Use the links below for a summary of required settings as well as guides for setting up clients.

1. Required Settings - needed by any email client

2. POP vs. IMAP - which to use for reading mail

3. Configuration How-Tos

   Thunderbird:       POP      IMAP      Installer - Download from Mozilla.com

   Apple Mail:      POP      IMAP

4. General Support/Tips

   Thunderbird:

   Mozilla's Thunderbird support pages

   Mozillazine's Thunderbird knowledgebase

5. FAQ

   How can I send email with a return address for a mail list?