Thunderbird: Do not download attachment automatically
In this manual, we explain step by step how you can not download the attachment automatically in Thunderbird.
Thunderbird: No email content download
Unfortunately, you cannot download an email without the attachment. However, you can set up Thunderbird to download only the headers (including sender and subject) of emails. You then decide as needed whether to download the rest of the email (content and attachment).
- To do this, go to "Tools" and select "Account Settings".
- Then click on the "Server Settings" of the respective email account.
- Now activate the option "Download headers only".
- If you now receive e-mails, you can use the "Download the rest of the message" option in the e-mail to decide whether you want to view the entire e-mail.
In the next practical tip, read how to activate SSL encryption in Thunderbird.