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Oliver Jackson
  • June 05, 2025 14:44
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➕ Add or Remove an Email Account in the Contacts App

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to add or remove an email account in Mailbird's Contacts App. The process is quick and easy, and we’ll guide you every step of the way.

When you first open the Contacts App, the interface will appear as shown in the image below.

🧩 Why Add an Email Account to the Contacts App

By adding an email account to Mailbird's Contacts App:

  • Changes made in Mailbird will synchronize with your email provider.

  • You’ll be able to use sender avatars from your email provider’s own contacts list, which will then appear in Mailbird next to each one of your contacts.

⚙️ How to Add an Email Account to the Contacts App

  1. Click the Gear icon (⚙️) in the top-right corner of the Contacts App.

  2. Select Accounts from the dropdown menu.

  3. The Contacts Account Setup window will open, displaying a list of email accounts currently connected to Mailbird.

  4. To add an email account to the Contacts App, either:

    • Apply a checkmark next to the box for the email account (as shown above).

    • Click Connect other account at the bottom right to add a new account.

⚠️ Note: Mailbird only supports email accounts from Microsoft or Gmail.

  1. Follow the onscreen instructions to connect and synchronize your contacts.

🗑️ Removing an Email Account From the Contacts App

To remove an email account from Mailbird's Contacts App:

  • Simply remove the checkmark next to the email account in the Contacts Account Setup window.

🔃 How to Reorder Your Email Accounts

You can reorder your connected email accounts for better organization:

  • Click and hold the two horizontal lines next to any email account, then drag it up or down into your preferred position within the list.

🏁 Wrapping Up

You now know how to add, remove, and reorder email accounts in Mailbird's Contacts App!

To return to the Contact App introduction article, please click here. If you need any further help, don’t hesitate to reach out to our Customer Happiness Team by clicking here. We’re always happy to assist.

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