Beta Notes — Thunderbird

Beta Notes

Thunderbird Desktop

Version 146.0beta | Released November 19, 2025

Check out the notes below for this version of Thunderbird. As always, you’re encouraged to tell us what you think, ask for help, or file a bug in Bugzilla.

These notes apply to Thunderbird version 146 beta 3 released November 19, 2025.

System Requirements: Details

  • Windows: Windows 10 or later
  • Mac: macOS 10.15 or later
  • Linux: GTK+ 3.14 or higher

What’s New

new

Enabled configuration of preferred OpenPGP keyserver via the UI

new

Added support for NTLM authentication for EWS

What’s Changed

changed

Existing logins are migrated to make use of more modern AES cryptography

What’s Fixed

fixed

Memory was not cleaned up after opening New Window from folder pane context menu

fixed

Thunderbird could crash in server subscription logic

fixed

Importing a vCard only displayed VCF files in the file picker

fixed

Could not distinguish folders with same name in 'Recent Destinations' and 'Favorites'

fixed

Could not compose new message if the folder pane was empty

fixed

'Delete' was missing from context menu when multiple IMAP folders were selected

fixed

'Delete' button in unified toolbar could delete attachments instead of message

fixed

'Recent destinations' submenu was not sorted by time of modification

fixed

Account column could display incorrect account name

fixed

'Tag' submenu of mail context menu could be populated incorrectly

fixed

Could not sign/encrypt (PGP) when using -compose and Thunderbird was not running

fixed

Account Hub email success messages were not always accurate about config source

fixed

Account Hub advanced config setup did not include default outgoing config

fixed

Account Hub local address book creation could continue with blank name

fixed

Detailed security exception dialog was not shown when adding certificate exception

fixed

The default account could be reset after restart if uninitialized

fixed

Opening a vCard (.vcf) from file manager or CLI did not work in some cases

fixed

Dragging attachments on macOS to folder or desktop no longer worked

fixed

EWS folder properties "Select this folder for offline use" did not work

fixed

Thunderbird could crash when mail folder was renamed or moved

fixed

Account Hub could fail when manually creating EWS account

fixed

'Offline' folder flag for EWS folders was reset on restart

fixed

'Open with' of Microsoft Office attachment did not mark file with MOTW label

fixed

Visual and UX improvements

Fixed in beta 2

What’s Changed

changed

There are no Thunderbird changes requiring release notes in this release

Fixed in beta 3

What’s Changed

changed

There are no Thunderbird changes requiring release notes in this release

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