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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.
1. Sign into AOL Mail on a web browser. 2. Compose an email and add your own email address in the "To" field. 3. Send the email and check if it arrives.
If your AOL Mail isn't sending or receiving mail properly, you'll need to make sure your IMAP or POP settings are correct.Though you may be prompted to select either IMAP or POP, we recommend using IMAP as it works best with AOL Mail.
You can use a third-party email application to send and receive emails, if you'd prefer a different interface. Below are the server settings you'll need to use and links to common email app setup instructions. If you need specific help configuring your app, please contact its manufacturer. Mail server settings
To send and receive AOL email via a 3rd party email client, you'll need to manually configure the servers and port numbers with supported AOL Mail info. If you access AOL Mail through mail.aol.com or the AOL app you don't need to make any changes to your settings.
Update email settings in Outlook. Using a PC - Follow the instructions under "Use advanced setup to add a POP or IMAP email account in Outlook for PC." Using a Mac - Follow the instructions under "Add more accounts."
Make sure the option "Block All Senders Except Contacts" under "Mail Settings --> Block Senders" is unchecked. If checked, you will not receive messages from anyone not in your contacts. Learn about delivery delays. Messages are often delivered right way though very rarely there may be a delay in transit.
If you see an image challenge question when sending mail, you should just be able to complete the challenge then send mail. If, however, you correctly answer the image challenge and still can't send mail, it could be a sign of a more serious issue with your account, which may require additional steps to secure your account.