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How to add an email signature in Thunderbird

Thunderbird does not accept pasted formatting in its signature box, but it accepts HTML source. Use “Copy HTML” in Sendoff and paste the code directly.
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ThunderbirdWindows, macOS, LinuxAbout a minuteUses “Copy HTML”
  1. 1

    Copy the HTML source

    Press “Copy HTML” in Sendoff.

  2. 2

    Open account settings

    Open the menu, Account Settings, and select your address.

  3. 3

    Enable HTML

    Tick “Use HTML” next to “Signature text”.

  4. 4

    Paste and close

    Paste the HTML into the box. Changes save automatically.

After you paste it into Thunderbird

Example with fictional details

Good to know

  • Tick “Use HTML” next to the signature text box, or the code will appear as plain text.
  • Thunderbird can also load a signature from an .html file: download it from Sendoff and choose “Attach the signature from a file”.

Copy, paste, done

Build your signature in the free editor, then follow the steps above.