How to log out of a specific account in Thunderbird

I have multiple IMAP accounts set up in my Thunderbird. I mainly use one, but occasionally need to check another one. When I'm done using the occasional one, I would like to log out of it. Currently the only way I know to do this is close Thunderbird completely, get back in, and then only log into the main one again.

BTW, I'm running Thunderbird 2.0.0.23 on Windows.

3 Answers

Tools > Account Settings > Server Settings (of the account in question) > Advanced

clear the box Include this server when getting new mail

in order to receive mails for this account, click the arrow right to Get Mail and from the drop down menu select the account you just have exluded from receiving mails automatically.

HTH

Right-click on your account on the left panel -> Settings -> expand "Account Actions" -> Remove Account

Try removing saved login

Maybe you checked the remember password box one time when logged in.

1. Click Edit on tool bar
2. Click Preferences on the menu
3. Choose Security on the left
4. Pick Passwords page
5. Click Saved Passwords button
6. Select the account
7. Click Remove

Try the logout extension

1. Follow this link to the download or google it.
2. Save the file
3. Open Thunderbird
4. Click Tools
5. Choose Add ons
6. Click Extensions on the left
7. Click the gear / down arrow button
8. Choose Install Add-on from file
9. Select the file and load
10. Restart Thunderbird
11. Right click the account on the left
12. Choose Logout