Aol email imap settings

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To set up an AOL email account using IMAP, you'll need to use the following settings:

IMAP Settings:

• Server: imap.aol.com
• Port: 993 (SSL/TLS)
• Username: Your AOL email address (e.g., [email protected])
• Password: Your AOL email password

SMTP Settings:

• Server: smtp.aol.com
• Port: 587 (TLS)
• Username: Your AOL email address (e.g., [email protected])
• Password: Your AOL email password

Additional Settings:

• Authentication: Use the same username and password for both IMAP and SMTP.
• Encryption: SSL/TLS (recommended)
• Authentication Mechanism: PLAIN or LOGIN

Client-Specific Settings:

• Outlook: Go to File > Account Settings > Account > More Settings > Outgoing Server > My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication.
• Thunderbird: Go to Account Settings > Server Settings > IMAP > Authentication > Password.
• Apple Mail: Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts > [Your AOL Account] > Advanced > Use SSL/TLS.

Important Notes:

• AOL has specific requirements for IMAP and SMTP settings, so make sure to use the above settings exactly as specified.
• If you're using a third-party email client, you may need to configure additional settings or workarounds to get AOL email working properly.
• AOL has a known issue with IMAP connections, which may cause issues with syncing email. You can try using POP3 instead, but this may not be as reliable.