Add aol mail to outlook

To add AOL Mail to Outlook, you'll need to set up an IMAP account. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

Prerequisites:

1. You have an AOL Mail account.
2. You have Outlook 2010 or later version installed on your computer.
3. You have an active internet connection.

Step 1: Create an IMAP account in Outlook

1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
2. Click on "Add Account" and then select "Manual setup or additional server types".
3. Choose "Internet Email" and click "Next".
4. Enter the following information:
   • Your Name: Your name as you want it to appear in your AOL Mail account.
   • Email Address: Your AOL Mail address (e.g., [yourname]@aol.com).
   • Account Type: Select "IMAP" as the account type.
   • Incoming mail server: imap.aol.com
   • Outgoing mail server (SMTP): smtp.aol.com
   • User Name: Your AOL Mail username (without the "@aol.com" part).
   • Password: Your AOL Mail password.
5. Click "Next" and then "Finish".

Step 2: Configure IMAP settings

1. In the "Account Settings" window, click on the "More Settings" button.
2. Go to the "Advanced" tab.
3. Under "Incoming mail", select "IMAP" as the protocol.
4. Under "Outgoing mail", select "SMTP" as the protocol.
5. Make sure the "Use the same settings as my incoming mail server" checkbox is selected.
6. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Step 3: Verify your account

1. Close the "Account Settings" window.
2. Go back to the Outlook main window.
3. Click on the "Send/Receive" button to synchronize your AOL Mail account with Outlook.
4. If everything is set up correctly, you should see your AOL Mail messages in your Outlook inbox.

Tips and Troubleshooting:

• Make sure you have the correct IMAP settings: imap.aol.com for incoming mail and smtp.aol.com for outgoing mail.
• If you're having trouble connecting, try checking your AOL Mail account settings to ensure that IMAP is enabled.
• If you're still having issues, you can try resetting your AOL Mail password or contacting AOL support for assistance.

By following these steps, you should be able to add your AOL Mail account to Outlook and access your emails using the Outlook client.