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-====== How to Import .MBOX Files Into Thunderbird ======+====== 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**.\\  **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 if you have already installed the add-on.+Skip to step 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.+1. On your Thunderbird, click the **grid icon** at the top right corner and select **Add-ons and Themes** from the drop-down menu.
  
-2. An "Add-ons Manager" tab will be opened. Here, **type in "import"** in the search field and click **Enter**.+|{{:faq:email:email_clients_and_mobile:thunderbird:import_mbox:1.jpg|}}|
  
-3. The search result will be listed on another tab. Look for the **ImportExportTools NG** add-on, and click the **+Add to thunderbird** button.+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. 4. You will be prompted to confirm the installation of the add-on. Proceed by clicking the **Add** button.
  
-5. Once the add-on is successfully, click **OK** and close all tabs.+|{{:faq:email:email_clients_and_mobile:thunderbird:import_mbox:4.jpg|}}|
  
-6. Go to your Inbox on Thunderbird. To import an mbox file, **right-click on your email profile**, and choose **ImportExportTools NG**.+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**. 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**. 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**.
  
-9. A new folder containing 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.+|{{:faq:email:email_clients_and_mobile:thunderbird:import_mbox:8.jpg|}}| 
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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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