First open up Thunderbird and go to Tools then Account prefs.
In Account configs tap on Add Account located toward the bottom of the window.
Next select Email Account.
Now enter in your your name and the Hotmail or Live email account you want to add.
Choose POP as the incoming server and enterpop3.live.comin the Incoming Server field.
The outgoing server will not be correct but we will change it later.
Next enter in the incoming user name you want to have.
Finally double-check your account and Incoming Sever info is correct.
The Outgoing Server will be incorrect but hit Finish then we can change it.
Now you will need to change the SMTP options.
To send a message just use the “From” drop-down to choose the hotmail account.
When everything’s correct it’s possible for you to Send and Receive your hotmail in Thunderbird!
Note: Because this technique uses POP3 to access your mail, your messages will be removed from Hotmail.
