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====== How to Import MBOX Files Into Thunderbird ======

**Pre-requisite:** To import .MOBOX files into Thunderbird, you will need to install a third-party import add-on called **ImportExportTools NG**.\\ 
Skip to step 6 if you have already installed the add-on.

1. On your Thunderbird, click the **grid icon** at the top right corner and select **Add-ons and Themes** from the drop-down menu.

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2. An "Add-ons Manager" tab will be opened. Here, select **Extensions** from the left menu panel. Then, **type in "import"** in the search field and click **Enter**.

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3. The search result will be listed on another tab. Look for the **ImportExportTools NG** add-on, and click the **+Add to thunderbird** button next to it.

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4. You will be prompted to confirm the installation of the add-on. Proceed by clicking the **Add** button.

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5. Once the add-on is successfully added, click **OK** and close all tabs.

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6. Go to your Inbox on Thunderbird. To import an mbox file, **right-click your email profile**, select **ImportExportTools NG**, then **Import mbox file**.

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7. Select "Import directly one or more mbox files", and click **OK**.

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8. From the folder directory, navigate to the folder location that contains the mbox file you wish to import to Thunderbird. Select it and click **Open**.

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9. A new folder containing the emails from the mbox file will be created. You can then rename this folder, or move emails from this folder to your desired destination folder.

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