This short tutorial shows you how to configure Evolution for use with Lavabit.
To add a new account to an existing Evolution installation, select the File > New > Mail Account option.
Evolution prompts you to add a new mail account upon the first successful launch of the application.
Click Next through the Welcome and Restore From Backup steps to the Identity step. In the Full Name
Field, enter the name you would like to have displayed to your recipients. You will most likely use your full
name, but you are free to enter anything you wish, such as your company name or a short description of the
account if it serves a particular purpose.
Enter your Lavabit email address in the Email Address field.
Click Next and on the Receiving Email step choose between POP3 and IMAP for incoming mail. Then choose either
STARTTLS or SSL (both offer the same security), and let Evolution select the default port for you.
Click Next to reach a step where you can choose receiving options. The defaults are fine. Then click Next again
to reach the Sending Email step. Make sure to check Server requires authentication and enter your Lavabit
password below. You can choose either PLAIN or LOGIN for your authentication type.
Click Next and enter your Lavabit email address into the Name field. Finally, click Next again and click
Apply. You may be prompted again for your Lavabit credentials.
After Evolution syncs with the mail server, you should see a message from the Lavabit Support Team in your Inbox. You can also try sending an email to make sure your outgoing mail works as well.
For most users, this is a happy ending to the story. If you hit a snag, please email us at [email protected].