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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.
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 your third-party email app is having issues connecting, sending, or receiving emails, you may need to reconfigure your account or update the app. Use these steps to identify and fix the source of the problem.
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 removing and re-adding your account does not work, generate a third-party app password to access your account. Still need help? Call paid premium support at 1-800-358-4860 to get live expert help from AOL Customer Care.
If you find emails in your Spam folder that don't belong there, you'll need to mark the messages as "not spam." 1. Sign in to AOL Mail. 2. Click the Spam folder. 3. Select the message that isn't spam. 4. At the top of the page, click Not Spam.
Use the IMAP settings below to download your email from AOL Mail into a third-party email app, like Thunderbird, Outlook, or Mac Mail. For accounts with a lot of content, it can take several days or longer to download everything.
AOL is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our members. To maintain the security of your account while accessing AOL Mail through third-party apps, it's necessary to keep your connection settings updated.