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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.
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. Check your IMAP settings If your AOL Mail isn't sending or receiving mail properly, you'll need to make sure your IMAP or POP settings are correct .
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.
You can use a third-party email application to send and receive emails, if you'd prefer a different interface. Below are the server settings you'll need to use and links to common email app setup instructions. If you need specific help configuring your app, please contact its manufacturer. Mail server settings
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Server Settings Port Settings Incoming mail server (POP3): pop.verizon.net Outgoing mail server (SMTP): smtp.verizon.net POP3-995-SSL SMTP-465-SSL
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If you access AOL Mail through mail.aol.com or the AOL app you don't need to make any changes to your settings. 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.