Create a new contact in Thunderbird

Learn how to create a new contact in Thunderbird.

This guide is aimed at...

• Staff

Instructions

1. On the Navigation Pane at the bottom of the screen, select Address Book.

Fig 1. Location of the Address Book button
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2. Now click on the New Contact button to create a new contact.

Fig 2. Location of the New Contact button
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3. Fill in as much details as you would like to record for your new contact. Leave the Add to: option on Personal Address Book as this is your default address book in Thunderbird. Once you have completed your new contact details, click OK to save.

Fig 3. Illustration of a new contact card
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4. Your new contact should now be added to your Personal Address Book.

Fig 4. Example of a contact added to a Personal Address Book
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Related guides and other info:

• Search the Global Address List (GAL)
• Find a contact
• Delete a contact
• Create a Contact Group (local distribution list)
• About distribution lists

Help and support

• Contact the IT Services.