Malformed server error with Thunderbird


Issue

I am attempting to login to Thunderbird. When I put in my UMD email and click next, I get an error message saying malformed server.

Environment

Thunderbird.

Resolution

 

  1. Click the three horizontal lines, also known as the hamburger icon.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Select Privacy & Security.
  4. Under Web Content section, click on the box to Accept cookies from sites.
  5. For more detailed instructions, go to Mozilla Support under Updating a Gmail account to use OAuth section.

Cause

Cookies setting was not enabled.