16 June 2025, 05:21 PM
The issue Thunderbird stuck on checking password happens when the user try to log into Thunderbird account but cannot move forward and accessing the desired emails. Though, there are multiple reasons behind this error and some of the most common ones are:
Thus, the best way to fix this are:
For more details and brief of each process, you can read the blog linked above.
- Corrupt Thunderbird profile.
- Weak internet connection that limit the page loading.
- Obstruction by antivirus that is blacklisting of Thunderbird.
- Old or incorrect password.
- Incorrect IMAP configurations.
Thus, the best way to fix this are:
- Check internet connection to make sure that everything runs smooth.
- Run Thunderbird in safe mode so that third-party apps or plugins get disable.
- Change and update Thunderbird password so that you can use as well as save that for future use.
- Cross-check Thunderbird Authentication settings.
- Take a backup of Thunderbird data or switch email client before doing anything as this will protect you from uncertain data loss.
Quote:Alert: The disadvantage of using the manual way is that they are very prone to error, complex, and indirect. This make it an unreliable solution which can cause data loss, data alteration, consumption of multiple resources, and more. Therefore, always use a Thunderbird Backup Tool or Thunderbird File Converter which has 30+ saving options and allows you to do multiple Thunderbird data related drill as per your need.
For more details and brief of each process, you can read the blog linked above.