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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 AOL Mail settings, or your AOL username or password.
Remember to use the Netscape ISP supported configuration below while updating your mail settings. Step 1: Find the mail server settings in your email application. These settings can usually be found under an account settings menu in your application. Then, go to step 2 to change your mail server and port settings.
Remove and re-add your account to the third-party app. If you're prompted with manual configuration, be sure to enter the correct IMAP or POP server settings. If you need specific instructions for your app, contact its manufacturer
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 Most email software and applications have an account settings menu where you'll need to update the IMAP or POP3 settings.
Find your application's "Email Accounts" or "Account Settings" section, select your AOL Mail account, then update to your new password. If you've activated 2-step verification for your AOL account, you'll need to generate and use an "app password" to access AOL Mail from these apps.
Virtually all modern e-mail clients and servers support IMAP, which along with the earlier POP3 (Post Office Protocol) are the two most prevalent standard protocols for email retrieval. [4] Many webmail service providers such as Gmail and Outlook.com also provide support for both IMAP and POP3.
POP moves the message from the email server to the local computer, although there is usually an option in email clients to leave the messages on the email server as well. IMAP defaults to leaving the message on the email server, simply downloading a local copy. POP treats the mailbox as a single store, and has no concept of folders
Mail is read either through direct access (shell login) or mailbox protocols like POP and IMAP. Unix-based MTA software largely acts to enhance or replace the respective system's native MTA. Microsoft Windows servers do not natively implement e-mail, thus Windows-based MTAs have to supply all the necessary aspects of e-mail-related functionality.