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Set up a Vacation Auto-Reply in AOL Mail

Let people know you're away

By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 7, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tetra Images / Getty Images Tweet Share Email Email Yahoo! Mail Gmail AOL Mail offers an auto-reply option for those times when you won't be checking your email on your usual schedule.​ When enabled, your auto-reply goes out in response to any emails sent to you. This auto-reply informs the sender of your absence when you plan to return, and other details you want to include.

AOL Automates the process

After you set up and enable an auto-reply message, you don't have to do a thing. Senders receive it automatically. If you receive more than one message from the same person while you're away, the auto-reply goes out only for the first message. This prevents the sender's inbox from being overwhelmed with your away messages.

Configure AOL Mail to Respond Automatically

To create an out-of-office auto-responder in AOL Mail that informs senders about your temporary absence: Go to mail.aol.com in a web browser and log in to your AOL account. Select Options, then choose Mail Settings. In the left column, select General. Select No mail away message, which is the default entry in the Mail Away Message section. Then, select an option: Choose I am unavailable to send Hello, I am unavailable to read your message at this time to incoming messages. Choose I am away until [insert date] and am unable to read your message. This is a good option if you know when you plan to return. Add the date of your return. Choose Custom to craft your own out-of-office reply. For example, leave location information for family and friends, or let co-workers know whether you'll read the message when you return or you prefer them to resend messages after your return date. Select Save Settings. When you return from vacation, go to the Mail Away Message section and choose No mail away message to turn off the auto-responses. You can't set up auto-responses on the AOL mobile app. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Set Up an Out-of-Office Vacation Response in Gmail 10 Best Free Email Accounts for 2022 Setting Up a Vacation Reply in Windows Live Hotmail How to Prevent Pop-Ups in AOL or AIM Mail Out of Office Auto-Reply in Outlook for Mac How to Get Alerts for New Replies in a Thread with iOS Mail How to Use AOL Mail Through an Email Client How to Set Up an Incoming Mail Filter in Windows Live Hotmail The 5 Best Secure Email Services for 2022 How to Make Your Android Phone Read Your Texts How to Reply to an Email in Yahoo Mail How to Load Images in a Message in Evolution How to Auto Reply in Gmail What Are the AOL Mail IMAP Settings? How to Set Up Yahoo Mail Auto-Reply How to Search Email in AIM or AOL Mail Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies