Where are passwords stored in Thunderbird?

When using Thunderbird as your email client, it's crucial to understand where your passwords are stored for security purposes.

In Thunderbird, passwords are stored in the key3.db and cert8.db files within your profile folder. These files contain your saved passwords and certificates used for email authentication.

To locate these files, follow these steps:

1. Open Thunderbird and go to the menu
2. Click on 'Help' and select 'Troubleshooting Information'
3. Find the 'Profile Folder' section and click on 'Open Directory'
4. You will see the key3.db and cert8.db files among others in this folder

It's important to secure these files as they contain sensitive information. You can use a master password in Thunderbird to encrypt and protect your stored passwords.