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How to Access AOL Email with Outlook

Connect your email using the IMAP protocol

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In Outlook, File > Info > Add Account > Connect > enter AOL email account info > Connect > Done. AOL provides IMAP access, a protocol that Outlook supports for sending and receiving email. This article explains how to access AOL email with Outlook. Instructions apply to Outlook versions 2019, 2016, and Outlook for Microsoft 365.

How to Add an AOL Email Account in Outlook

Use the Add Account feature to link your AOL email account to Outlook. Select File in the Outlook top menu. In the left pane, select Info then Add Account. Enter your AOL email address and then click Connect. Enter your AOL email account password and then click Connect. Click Done. Your AOL email account is now in Outlook and will download messages in your account. FAQ How do I add my Verizon AOL email account to Outlook? In Outlook, select File > Info > Add Account. Enter your Verizon email address and password, then select Connect. How do I import my AOL contacts to Outlook? Export your AOL contacts into a CSV file, then import the CSV file into Outlook. Why won't my AOL account connect to Outlook? In Outlook, select File > Account Settings > Account Settings and choose your AOL account, then select Change. In POP and IMAP Account Settings select More Settings> Outgoing Server > check off My outgoing server (SMTP requires authentication). Select Advanced and verify or change the following: IMAP at 993, encrypted connection at SSL/TLS, SSL, TLS, or Auto, and SMTP at 465 or 587. 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 How to Access Yahoo Mail With Outlook How to Access Gmail with Outlook Using IMAP How to Access AOL Mail With Windows Mail How to Use AOL Mail Through an Email Client How to Change the Email Sender Name in Microsoft Outlook How to Access Archived Emails in Outlook How to Add Your Outlook.com Email to Outlook for Windows How to Access Gmail With Outlook —Tutorial 10 Best Free Email Accounts for 2022 How to Export Emails From Outlook How to Recall an Email in Outlook How to Insert a Link Into an Email With Outlook How to Access Windows Live Hotmail With Outlook How to Sync Google, Outlook, and iPhone Calendars How to Set the Default Account in Outlook How to Delete Email Accounts in Outlook or Windows 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