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Calendar in Thunderbird/Lightning

Quick reference guide on how to add and synchronize the Exchange calendar in Thunderbird client.

  1. Start the Thunderbird client, select Tools and then select Add-ons and add the following add-ons, "Provider for Exchange ActiveSync" and "TbSync" to the Add-ons Manager
    Find more add-ons search field is marked.
    "Add to Thunderbird" button is marked.
    "Add to Thunderbird" button is marked. To add TbSync add-on.
  2. Click the tool button (icon) on the TbSync extension in the Add-ons Manager and select "Account actions" then select "Add new account" and press "Exchange"
    Tool icon is marked.
    Exchange ActiveSync option is marked.
  3. Select "Custom configuration" and fill in your account details as shown.
    Put your KTH username under "User name (email address)": ug.kth.se/username
    Correct Account details needs to be filled in the proper fields.
  4. Check "Enable and synchronize this account" and check "Calendar". Choose something other than "0" under "Period synchronization (in minutes)" and press "Synchronize now".
    Select "1" if you want your calendar to sync every minute.
    Relevant check boxes and buttons are marked.
  5. Close the Add-ons Manager and choose "Calendar" under "Events and Tasks" to bring up your KTH calendar tab
    "Calendar" choice is marked on the "Event and Tasks" tab in the Tool menu.