How do I set up my mail as an IMAP service?

I currently use Thunderbird as my mail app. I am considering useing Mac Mail but I want to use it in IMAP mode. My first attempt at using Mac Mail automatically set up my account as POP, downloaded all the messages from the server and deleted them. Needless to say, this is not the result I was looking for. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.

Since they were already erased they are gone. Only new messages will appear. You also need to configure the incoming and outgoing mail server addresses as well as your mail account username and password. These may help:
Apple - Support - Mail Setup Assistant
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You should be able to get everything needed from your Thunderbird configuration.

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