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AOL Mail POP and IMAP settings 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 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. Update server settings
iPhone Mail (Follow steps to “Set up your email account manually”) Gmail on Android (Follow steps for “Manual setup in the Gmail app”) Step 2: Check your Server and port settings using the information provided in the chart below. Your email client might prompt you to select either IMAP or POP3.
Though you may be prompted to select either IMAP or POP, we recommend using IMAP as it works best with AOL Mail. Update your email client application If you're using an older version of your email client, it could be outdated and no longer compatible with the latest security settings.
This article should be followed only if you haven't used POP3 with a 3rd party mail client. If you're a Verizon migrated user and want to continue using your POP3 configured client, you'll need to update your client with POP3 settings. IMAP is a method used to retrieve emails from a mail server.
Settings may be in a different location in each email client, though the AOL server and port settings will always be the same. For additional questions specific to the email client, check the manufacturer’s website. Manufacturers cannot answer questions about your Netscape/AOL Mail settings, or your Netscape username or password.
If you need specific instructions to configure your app with our settings or to check the progress of your download, please reach out to the app developer. Review the following • Keep a copy of your email in your account - If your app asks you if you want to "keep mail on the server" during setup, select "yes," or your email will be deleted ...
Be aware some sections will link to the client's help page, and they can't answer questions about AOL Mail settings, or your Verizon.net username or password. No matter what application or software you use, the POP sever and port settings will be the same. Just make sure SSL is enabled and you use your full email address, including @verizon.net.