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How to Add a Custom Header in Mozilla Thunderbird
Personalize your email headers
By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 16, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Email Yahoo! Mail Gmail What to Know
Go to Thunderbird > Preferences > General > Config Editor, then select I accept the risk to continue.Search for mail.compose.other.header and select it, then enter your custom header in the Enter string value dialog box and select OK.When composing a message, select the double arrows ( >>) in the address field, then select your custom header. This article explains how to set up a custom header for messages in Thunderbird. Add a Custom Header to Email in Thunderbird
By default, Thunderbird uses standard email headers such as From, To, Cc, and Subject. If you'd like to create custom email headers, these become part of the list of available header options when you compose a new message. Here's how to add custom email headers: Select Thunderbird > Preferences from the menu bar in Mozilla Thunderbird. In the General category, scroll down and select Config Editor. You'll see a warning screen explaining that continuing may void your warranty. Select I accept the risk to continue. In the search field, type mail.compose.other.header. In the search results, double-click mail.compose.other.header. In the Enter string value dialog box, enter your custom header and select OK. Separate multiple headers with commas. For example, typing Sender:, X-Y: adds the Sender and X-Y headers. Select the X to close out of about:config. Select the X to close out of Preferences. Select Write to start a new message. Select the double arrow to access other types of addressing fields. Select your custom header from the drop-down menu. Your custom header is now included in the message. What Is Thunderbird
Thunderbird is a popular, full-featured, free email application from Mozilla. It offers many ways to customize your email experience, such as adding custom email headers. If you'd like to add personalized headers to your messages for tagging, tracking, marketing, or other purposes, Mozilla makes it easy. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to View Full Message Headers in Mozilla Thunderbird Add a Dictionary to the Mozilla Thunderbird Spell Check How to Change the Default Browser in Thunderbird Changing the Default Mozilla Thunderbird Message Font How to View the Source of a Message in Mozilla Thunderbird How to Insert an Image in a Mozilla Thunderbird Email How to Export Contacts in Mozilla Thunderbird How to Continue a Draft in Outlook Mail on the Web How to Set up Your Hotmail Signature in Outlook.com How to Show Email Headers in Windows Mail and Outlook Automatically Use a Picture in a Thunderbird Signature How to Find Your Mozilla Thunderbird Profile Directory How to Repair Folders in Mozilla Thunderbird Back Up or Copy a Mozilla Thunderbird Profile How to Compose Messages in HTML or Plain Text How to Change Your Mozilla Thunderbird Email Password Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies