# Thunderbird

Thunderbird is a free email client that can be self-hosted in a Docker container and accessed through a modern web browser or Virtual Network Computing (VNC) client without local installation or client-side. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/1107/thunderbird

## Description

Thunderbird is a free email client that can be self-hosted in a Docker container and accessed through a modern web browser or Virtual Network Computing (VNC) client without local installation or client-side configuration.

## Platform availability

Available on 2 of 9 platforms: Unraid, ZimaOS.

## Health score

69/100 (Good), based on 4 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 30 days ago)
- Popular: 45 (183 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 45 (2 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 60 (2 GB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/jlesage/thunderbird
- GitHub: https://github.com/jlesage/docker-thunderbird
- Official website: https://www.thunderbird.net/
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/thunderbird-157pjcb1chulzj?q=Thunderbird
- Documentation: https://wiki.mozilla.org/Thunderbird/Enterprise

## Common questions

### Which port should I expose for the Thunderbird Docker container?

The quick start example exposes port 5800, for example with -p 5800:5800.

### Can I use Thunderbird in a browser without installing a VNC client?

Yes, the full graphical interface can be accessed from a modern web browser, and any VNC client is also supported.

### What reverse-proxy routing options are mentioned for the container?

The README lists a reverse proxy section plus routing based on hostname and routing based on URL path.

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