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Getting Started (Web Client)

Alejandro Aspinwall edited this page Apr 3, 2025 · 2 revisions

Video tutorial

https://www.loom.com/share/091709dba96d4ca2abc3ede3ac19b938

Step by step guide


1. Introduction [0:00](https://www.loom.com/share/091709dba96d4ca2abc3ede3ac19b938?t=0)

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  • Welcome to the tutorial on using the web client for Thunderbird Send.
  • If you're new, consider watching the previous video on setting up Thunderbird Send with the Thunderbird extension.


2. Accessing the Web Client [0:25](https://www.loom.com/share/091709dba96d4ca2abc3ede3ac19b938?t=25)

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  • Go to the production version of the web client at send.tb.pro.
  • You will be prompted to log in with your account.


3. Logging In [0:33](https://www.loom.com/share/091709dba96d4ca2abc3ede3ac19b938?t=33)

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  • Enter your authentication method to log in.
  • Ensure your login is successful.


4. Restoring Keys from Backup [0:59](https://www.loom.com/share/091709dba96d4ca2abc3ede3ac19b938?t=59)

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  • If prompted, restore your keys from backup.
  • This indicates you have previously created an account.
  • Locate the backup file named 'tbsend passphrase' with your email.


5. Pasting Keys and Restoring [1:38](https://www.loom.com/share/091709dba96d4ca2abc3ede3ac19b938?t=98)

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  • Paste your keys into the designated area.
  • Click 'restore keys from backup'.
  • A successful restoration will display a message confirming completion.


6. Organizing Files [2:10](https://www.loom.com/share/091709dba96d4ca2abc3ede3ac19b938?t=130)

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  • Navigate to 'My Files' to view your folders.
  • Create a new folder by clicking the plus sign.


7. Naming the Folder [2:24](https://www.loom.com/share/091709dba96d4ca2abc3ede3ac19b938?t=144)

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  • Name the new folder (e.g., 'Cat Pictures').
  • Create a share link for this folder without a password.


8. Uploading Files [2:40](https://www.loom.com/share/091709dba96d4ca2abc3ede3ac19b938?t=160)

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  • Open the newly created folder.
  • Drag and drop files (e.g., cat pictures) into the upload area.
  • Click 'Upload' to complete the process.


9. Accessing the Share Link [3:21](https://www.loom.com/share/091709dba96d4ca2abc3ede3ac19b938?t=201)

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  • After uploading, you can access the share link.
  • Hover over the link and click to copy it to your clipboard.


10. Accessing Files from Different Browsers [3:48](https://www.loom.com/share/091709dba96d4ca2abc3ede3ac19b938?t=228)

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  • Open the share link in a different browser (e.g., Chrome in incognito mode).
  • You can download files without needing a password.


11. Updating the Folder [4:21](https://www.loom.com/share/091709dba96d4ca2abc3ede3ac19b938?t=261)

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  • Add new files (e.g., index.html) to the folder.
  • Refresh the page to see the updated files.


12. Conclusion [4:31](https://www.loom.com/share/091709dba96d4ca2abc3ede3ac19b938?t=271)

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  • This concludes the tutorial on sending and receiving files using the Thunderbird Send Web Client.
  • Thank you for watching!
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