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Learn about possible workarounds for Temporary Error 5 in AOL Mail.
If you're having problems reading and retrieving your AOL Mail, the following troubleshooting steps: Use AOL Basic Mail. AOL Basic Mail gives you a way to see your emails in a simpler layout.
Sometimes the old "turn it off and on again" actually works. In this case, try completely signing out of your account then sign back in. Many times, this will help, especially in cases of bad passwords or some simple browser issues.
Use the Sign-in Helper to locate your username and regain access to your account by entering your recovery mobile number or alternate email address.; To manage and recover your account if you forget your password or username, make sure you have access to the recovery phone number or alternate email address you've added to your AOL account.
504 5.5.4 Unrecognized authentication type [3] 521 Server does not accept mail [5] 523 Encryption Needed [6] 530 5.7.0 Authentication required [3] 534 5.7.9 Authentication mechanism is too weak [3] 535 5.7.8 Authentication credentials invalid [3] 538 5.7.11 Encryption required for requested authentication mechanism [3]
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If you're having issues sending and receiving emails for your AOL Mail account in a third-party email application, you may need to reauthenticate your account by removing and re-entering your password or removing and re-adding your AOL Mail account.