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Below are instructions on how to manually configure the mail server and port settings on many common third-party email clients. 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.
1. Sign into AOL Mail on a web browser. 2. Compose an email and add your own email address in the "To" field. 3. Send the email and check if it arrives.
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.
Mail server settings Most email software and applications have an account settings menu where you'll need to update the mail server settings. When entering your account info, make sure you use your full email address, including @netscape.com, and that the SSL encryption is enabled for incoming and outgoing mail.
AOL.com email users - Read our help article for AOL.com port and server settings. To send and receive AOL email via a 3rd party email client, you'll need to manually configure the servers and port numbers with supported AOL Mail info. If you access AOL Mail through mail.aol.com or the AOL app you don't need to make any changes to your settings.
Select the Server Settings tab. Delete and re-enter your AOL account password from the Password fields under the Incoming Mail Server and Outgoing Mail Server sections. Click Save. If server settings are not available to edit in Mail on Mac for your AOL Mail account, you may need to remove and re-add your account.
If you switch from POP3 to IMAP, only new messages will move from the server to your devices. Any emails previously saved on your device by a POP3 client, won't transfer. After migrating your Verizon.net email to AOL Mail, follow the steps below to set up your 3rd party client.
If you recently changed your AOL password, you'll need to update it in the email client you use. Find your application's "Email Accounts" or "Account Settings" section, select your AOL Mail account, then update to your new password.