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HOWTO: Configure Microsoft Exchange and Outlook Web Access for Thunderbird

Started by Peter Kao · 8 months ago

PLEASE READ:
If you have a problem with the add-on, please contact the guys over at http://groups.google.com/group/thunderbird-webm... will be able to help you more than I can. They’re the developers of this add-on.
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49 comments

  • alan

    10 months ago

    exactly which file are you referring to in 1)? I tried the link and got confused.
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  • Peter Kao

    10 months ago

    Alan: It's the file that's required. Should be called something like Web-Mail-x.x.x. Other files are plugins for the plugin ;)
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  • Alan

    10 months ago

    thanks, that worked. next problem is I get the error message "negative vibes from 'mymail@mail.com'".

    I tried changing all the options at the add-on, but still did not work.

    my username is different from my email address, could that have something to do with it?!
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  • biscuits mcgee

    10 months ago

    Should I be using webdav or scraper? If I use webdav, I get a
    HTTP/1.1 500 Internal Server Error-8">
    01:35:06 AM--commd.js - callback - status :500

    in the log

    if I use scraper, the log doesn't show any real errors other than the fact that it can't parse the page so its still not working.

    ff can do it fine. what to do?
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  • Peter Kao

    10 months ago

    ALAN: Yes, your username should be your email address

    BISCUITS: Hmm...have you tried looking at the server settings for Webmail? Turn on all 3: POP, SMTP, IMAP and check the 'Enable at startup' boxes. Also make sure the port corresponds to that set for your Thunderbird account.
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  • alan

    10 months ago

    still get "negative vibes". full message is "sending of message did not succeed. Mail server localhost responded: negative vibest from myaccount@mymail.com". I've checked the server settings etc, all seems ok.

    wish this could work! would save me lots of time and annoyance.
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  • biscuits mcgee

    10 months ago

    I should enable imap? When I add a new account as webmail, it adds a new pop account for localhost. I need to do imap instead?

    How do i make the webmail add on do that?
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  • biscuits mcgee

    10 months ago

    Also, on the domain I added, I get a check for pop and smtp, but an x for imap with the web addon, even though the web addon says that server is running.

    Why is it giving me an X? This is under webmail/preferences/domains
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  • biscuits mcgee

    10 months ago

    Sorry, last post. I am pretty sure IMAP support does not work with OWA with this plugin.

    The problem with that is, even if I get it working, I think it will take my messages off of mys erver and delete them, which is not what I want to do.

    Can you confirm?
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  • Peter Kao

    10 months ago

    You're right. IMAP shouldn't matter.

    Double check the URI for the server settings. Some URI's are https:// only. Also, see if you need to include the NT domain before your username to login. Ex. "DOMAIN\username@mydomain".

    If both fails, I suggest posting your problem on their discussion board: http://groups.google.com/group/thunderbird-webm...

    And to answer your question: Messages stay on the server. Messages also copy to the sent folder on the server too.
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  • Ben Caswell

    10 months ago

    When I downloaded the add on for Webmail and tried to install it (install.rdf) I got an error message "Not a valid install package" any help? (I am on a MacBook if that matters)
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  • Rob

    10 months ago

    Great work! Although I get the same as Alan - it seems like the server doesn't like the password, for Thunderbird re-prompts to enter the password.

    I would be pumped if anyone has suggestions.
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  • Peter Kao

    10 months ago

    BEN: The add-on should still be in .xpi format. I'm not sure where you found that file.

    ROB/ALAN: Not sure why it isn't working for you guys... :(
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  • MC

    10 months ago

    I have downloaded the OWA extension zip file. But when I go to unzip it, there is not an .xpi file, but only a .rdf file. this doesn't see to install into Thunderbird. I have been to the sites listed above, but can't seem to find the .xpi file. Help? (Same problem as Ben above).

    http://groups.google.com/group/thunderbird-webm...
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  • Andreas Fischer

    10 months ago

    Hi, i tried to access http://mail.datagroup.de but got "negative vibes" - same problem as Alan.
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  • Pat

    10 months ago

    Is the OWA plugin not compatible with HTTPS? My Webmail POP, SMTP and IMAP all show red circles (error) - using standard ports 110, 25, 143 respectively.

    When I try to retrieve mail i get a "Could not connect to server localhost; connection refused" error message.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated - thanks for this howto Peter - been trying to get this(exchange to tbird) to work for quite some time now.
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  • Peter Kao

    10 months ago

    The plugin should handle HTTPS fine...

    Change your ports to something else. Some operating systems block ports below 1024.
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  • Pat

    9 months ago

    Thanks for the tip Peter - changing to port 1025 fixed that problem.

    Unfortunately, I'm now experiencing the same 'negative vibe' problem some of the others have reported. I'll update if find a fix - anybody made any headway on this issue yet?
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  • Pat

    9 months ago

    Well - as much as I hate to give up TBird, I tried Evolution with MAPI and got it to work just by running through the setup wizard. Glad to have it running but frustrating as hell considering how much time I spent trying to get it run in TBird.
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  • Juergen

    9 months ago

    I tried to use Evolution with the Exchange interface - and I gave up after the Evolution Backend crashed so often for me. You find my frustrating bug reports in Ubuntu Launchpad.

    This Thunderbird plug-in is definitely not ideal, but it works as described and it is stable. This is more important than an unstable Evolution where they live with this bug for almost 3 years.
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  • VCT

    9 months ago

    WOW !!! At last, something that works !!! Great job Peter.
    Thanks for the solution : I really appreciate - specially since it bypasses Micros... system (Outlk).
    Should publish your tip on thunderbird website / forum... know a lot of people that would appreciate too...

    Let's work free !

    VCT
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  • VCT

    9 months ago

    Negatives vibes ??? It worked for me when I made some changes in the thunderbird configuration. So...
    Let say that my email at OWA is "myname@rst.uvwx.yy",
    (therefore the domain is "rst.uvwx.yy")
    and that my domain/user name for accessing OWA is "domain/username".

    In configuring Thunderbird, I used as username "domain/username@rst.uvwx.yy" which is a mix of my domain/username + the domain (and not my email adress).

    It worked fine therafter !

    Good luck guys !

    VCT
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  • Peter Kao

    9 months ago

    Glad it worked for you VCT ^^

    Peter Kao
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  • Justin

    9 months ago

    I tried the add on. It doesn't work. I get an error message that my mail server is an unsupported domain. Also, I can't get it to set up as IMAP, nor can I get the IMAP domain to show up checked under the domains tab.
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  • Eric

    9 months ago

    I did the same as VCT but still got the same "negative vibes" message
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  • Steve

    9 months ago

    Wow, works like a champ!!

    A tip for those that have problems:

    Under Webmail - OWA addin-options, make sure a domain is defined that matches your username@domain under Server Settings. If you log into outlook web without a domain as I do, make sure "Use domain..." is unchecked under Webmail - OWA options/Accounts/Login.
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  • Alessandro

    8 months ago

    Hi, I'm getting crazy with "negative vibes"... :(

    My email address is: name.surname@xxx.yy but when I login via web I have to insert xxxnet\name.surname (i.e. domain before the username is different by domain after @)

    I tried all the combination of "screen ripper/web dabv",

    How can I solve it?? Peter, please help me!!
    Thanks
    Alessandro
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  • Alessandro

    8 months ago

    May I post the WebMail log?? Maybe it could be usefull to help me
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  • Mario

    8 months ago

    Great tutorial :)
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  • M

    8 months ago

    Got this error message: "Vibes".

    Error Log from file "OWA Log - 11-20-219 -16-10-2008.txt":
    -------------
    ....
    11:20:56--commd.js - callback - status :200
    11:20:56--HttpComms3.js - callback - checking for cookies
    11:20:56--HttpComms3.js - callback - received cookies
    UserContext=1683369b309f493f8fa256c18fb0beee; path=/
    11:20:56--HttpComms3.js - callback - Checking for Bounce
    11:20:56--HttpComms3.js - clear - START
    11:20:56--HttpComms3.js - clear - END
    11:20:56--nsOWA.js - loginOnloadHandler - START
    11:20:56--OWA-SMTP-SR - loginOnloadHandler - szLocation :https://mail.WEBDOMAIN.ch/owa/
    11:20:56--nsOWA.js - loginOnloadHandler - status :200
    11:20:56--nsOWA.js: loginHandler : Exception : ReferenceError.
    Error message: kOWABaseAlt is not defined
    186
    11:20:56--nsOWA.js - serverComms - START
    11:20:56--nsOWA.js - serverComms msg -ERR negative vibes from office.WEBDOMAIN.ch\a.test@WEBDOMAIN.ch
    11:20:56--nsOWA.js - serverComms sent count: 76 msg length: 76
    11:20:56--nsOWA.js - serverComms - END
    11:20:56--HttpComms3.js - callback - END
    -------------
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  • Peter Kao

    8 months ago

    I'm sorry - the guys over at http://groups.google.com/group/thunderbird-webm... will be able to help you more than I can. They're the developers of this add-on.
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  • Patrick

    8 months ago

    Great tutorial! Thanks!

    I have only one problem, when I sent an e-mail with an attachment, the e-mail wille be sent, but the recipient doesn't get the attachment.
    Please help?!?
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  • justin

    4 months ago

    same problem
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  • Toddw

    4 months ago

    I have the same problem - did you ever figure out how to make it work?
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  • M1ke

    7 months ago

    Thanks a lot for that guide - had some trouble getting the settings correct for my OWA server but now it seems to be working (for incoming at least) I shall write up a guide with all the specifics for the rest of my University.
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  • Dan Lundmark

    6 months ago

    This looks like it should work for me - but this company server has an .htaccess password on it: https://webmail.domainxyz.com/exchange/ . When I connect in a browser, a dialog pops up and I enter a user/pw before I can see my Outlook Webmail. Is there a place I can enter htaccess user/password in this Thunderbird Webmail / OWA add-on? Thanks!
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  • Dan Lundmark

    6 months ago

    Never mind about the htaccess comment... I just realized this old dialog box is just how OWA takes it's user/password.
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  • StormClaws

    6 months ago

    99.9% Perfect. Thanks a lot. Works perfect to me
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  • Ian

    6 months ago

    My company uses domain/windows user e.g. CAMEL/jbloggs for the username and then the password. It seems that this plugin is only capable of sending the email address entered in thunderbird as the username and it wont recognise my domain slash username as a domain name in the OWA options (one assumes so it can regex from the email addresses in thunderbird) Is there anyway to actually send a username other than the email address?
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  • Jeln

    5 months ago

    Hey!!

    Tnx for this tutorial, it's been quite helpful but still it took me like two hours to manage my thunderbird to work perfectly:) For Others that may have problems with configuration: I took the same steps wich peter described on this page. It all goes well, until 3rd step. I tried writing my whole email but it somehow didn't work. Then I entered only my username for that mail and that helped. But there's still not over with the problems. In server name box wich Peter described you should enter localhost - you need to enter your own domain. example: john.smith@workgroup-office.com --- > you need to enter in server name box the following: workgroup-office.com. I did so and now it works perfectly. You must do the same in outgoing server name;)
    Peter tnx again;)
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  • GARY ATKINSON

    4 months ago

    i can't get it to work -do you know any support even for a price that can help?
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  • Toddw

    4 months ago

    I have the same problem as Patrick - got it to work just fine with a bit of fiddling but it just will not send attachments. Posted on the google site and got no replies - anyone else have this issue?
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  • Marcus

    2 months ago

    Thanks Peter!

    OK. I configured it, and it downloaded several old emails -- about 3 minutes into it I get this message: "mail server localhost responded negative vibes"; any advice?
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  • Dr David Black

    1 month ago

    Your name is your best investment.
    Better than anything else !
    Dr.David Black
    www.blackchiropractic.com.au
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  • ZB

    1 month ago

    Worked perfect first time, although I cannot send outgoing attachments. I receive them perfectly. Seems like that's just the way it works...if I need to attach I'll just log onto the web interface.

    Thank you very much for this tutorial!
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  • Jo

    2 weeks ago

    To make this work I needed to make some slight changes to the domain name I typed in to the Webmail - OWA options. When I log on to my webmail, in the box where it asks for username I usually need to put a domain, then a backslash, then my username, so: domain/username, but this domain isn't the same as the domain which is part of my email address. I found that I could only get Thunderbird to access my email if I changed the domain in the Webmail - OWA options to be the domain name that I use as part of my webmail log-on, then a dot, then the domain which is the part of my email address.
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  • Filipe

    4 days ago

    Hi there.
    I manged to configure my account but, i'm not able to send any attachements in my emais. Anyone was able to configure that? please help.
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  • Rick

    1 day ago

    Works ok, but...
    I cant send emails to more than 1 person.
    If i send an email to 5 people, no one gets the email, and i see the email in my sent folder...
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  • Chris

    2 hours ago

    Thank you VERY much for writing this up. I've been looking for how to do this for a long time and finally had success when I followed your instructions. I appreciate the time and effort you put into it.
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