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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.
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.
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."
This feature allows you manually navigate to a PFC file on your computer and to import data from that file. 1. Sign in to Desktop Gold. 2. Click the Settings icon. 3. While in the General settings, click the My Data tab. 4. Click PFC Import. 5. Select your file. 6. Once your personal data is imported, you'll have access to it in Desktop Gold.
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.
Desktop Gold offers the ability to back up your data to a file that can be easily transferred to another computer. Personal data that will be backed up includes Mail saved on your PC, Toolbar Favorites, and settings for all Usernames associated with this installation of AOL Desktop Gold. Sign in to Desktop Gold. Click the Settings icon.
To maintain the security of your account while accessing AOL Mail through third-party apps, it's necessary to keep your connection settings updated. An email was sent to our customers in 2017 warning that AOL Mail would no longer be accessible through third-party apps if connection settings weren't updated by November 7, 2017.
By default, AOL Mail blocks access from outdated apps that could leave your account vulnerable. If we sent you an email indicating that your app is using outdated security protocols or you're unable to sign in from an older app, you still have several options available to you. Use a secure option to access AOL Mail. Use an app password.