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Access an AOL Email Account with Outlook

From Heinz Tschabitscher,
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Type "imap.aol.com" under "Incoming mail server (IMAP):"

Type "imap.aol.com" under "Incoming mail
Type "imap.aol.com" under "Incoming mail server (IMAP):"
Heinz Tschabitscher
  • Type "imap.aol.com" under Incoming mail server (IMAP):.
  • Type "smtp.aol.com" in the Outgoing mail server (SMTP): field.
  • Click More Settings ....
  1. Select "Tools | E-mail Accounts..." from the menu
  2. Make sure "Add a new e-mail account" is selected
  3. Choose "IMAP"
  4. Type your name under "Your Name:"
  5. Type "imap.aol.com" under "Incoming mail server (IMAP):"
  6. Go to the "Outgoing Server" tab
  7. Now go to the "Advanced" tab
  8. Now click "Next >" and then "Finish"

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