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While most sign in problems can stem from password issues, you might also get blank or missing screens, or various errors when trying to sign in. No matter the problem you're experiencing, the following troubleshooting steps should help you get back in your AOL Mail quickly. Sign in again
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. If you know your username but need to reset your password, make sure you create a strong password after you're back in your account.
If you're experiencing issues syncing your AOL account with older third-party mail apps like Kindle Fire's default mail app or the Mac OS mail app: •Update the operating system for your device. For instructions, see your device manufacturer. • Delete and re-add your AOL Mail account in your device's mail app.
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. Get the steps for common third-party email applications.
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.
Click Change password. Enter a new password. Click Continue. From most AOL mobile apps: Tap the Menu icon. Tap Manage Accounts. Tap Account info. Tap Security settings. Enter your security code. Tap Change password. Enter a new password. If these steps don't work in your app, change your password using your mobile browser. Still need help?
Customer care can’t override this process of determining App Password creation eligibility. Sign in to your AOL Account Security page. Click Generate app password or Generate and manage app passwords. Click Get Started. Enter your app's name in the text field. Click Generate password. Use the one-time password to log in to your 3rd party app .
If there's something unusual about your sign in or recent activity, we'll ask you to go through another verification step after you've entered the correct password. This is an important security feature that helps to protect your account from unauthorized access.