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AOL Mail uses online storage to retain its data, allowing you to access your account from anywhere. Just use your AOL username and password to sign in to your account . Once you sign in, all your familiar settings will be there waiting for you.
Use the IMAP settings below to download your email from AOL Mail into a third-party email app, like Thunderbird, Outlook, or Mac Mail. For accounts with a lot of content, it can take several days or longer to download everything.
Add an extra security step to sign into your account with 2-step verification. Find out how to turn on 2-step verification and receive a verification code, and how to turn off 2-step verification if you need to.
Most email software and applications have an account settings menu where you'll need to update the IMAP or POP3 settings. When entering your account info, make sure you use your full email address, including @aol.com, and that the SSL encryption is enabled for incoming and outgoing mail.
If you're using an older or outdated browser, such as Internet Explorer, you may need to access AOL Mail from a different browser. If you don't have an updated or supported browser installed on your computer, you'll need to update your existing browser or download a new one. Check your display name:
Change any of the following settings, then click Save to finalize your selection: • Cc/Bcc Select whether or not you want Cc/Bcc displayed. • Default Compose Mode Select how you want the compose screen displayed.
Hackers may change the settings in your AOL Mail account to disrupt your inbox or get copies of your emails. Access your mail settings and make sure none of your info or preferences were changed without your knowledge. Things to look for include: • Email filters • Display name • Email signature • Blocked addresses • Mail away message
If you access AOL Mail through mail.aol.com or the AOL app you don't need to make any changes to your settings. You may be prompted to select either IMAP or POP3 , so if you change the configuration make sure to save or back-up your email to avoid a potential loss during the transition.