Information Technology Services:

LDAP settings - Thunderbird

1. Go to the 'Tools' menu and select 'Account Settings'
2. In the window that opens, go to the left pane and click on 'Composition & Addressing'
3. Click the 'Edit Directories' button
4. Click the 'Add' button
5. Fill in these fields:
   • 'Name:' Mills LDAP Directory
   • 'Hostname:' ldap.mills.edu
   • 'Base DN:' dc=mills, dc=edu
   • 'Bind DN:' uid=USERNAME,ou=People,dc=mills,dc=edu
     (replace USERNAME with your Mills login name)
   • Check the box next to' Use secure connection (SSL)'
6. Click 'OK'
7. Click 'OK'
8. In the 'Addressing' section of the window under 'Use a different LDAP server:,' click the arrow next to the drop-down menu and select 'Mills LDAP Directory'
9. Click 'OK'
10. Click the 'Write' button to open a new email message
11. Start typing someone's name in the 'To:' field
12. You should be prompted for your password.  To avoid being frequently asked to enter your password, we recommend checking the box next to 'Use Password Manager to remember this password.'
13. Enter your password and click 'Ok'