Aol email servers down

The nostalgia!

Yes, it appears that AOL's email servers are currently experiencing issues, causing many users to be unable to access their accounts. This is not the first time AOL's email service has faced outages, and unfortunately, it's not the first time I've had to write about it either.

According to reports and user feedback, the issues started around 10:00 AM ET and are affecting both web-based access and mobile app connectivity. Users are unable to log in, send or receive emails, and are seeing error messages such as "Server not found" or "Connection timed out."

AOL has acknowledged the issue on their Twitter account, stating that they are "working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible." However, no estimated time of resolution has been provided.

In the meantime, users are advised to try the following troubleshooting steps:

  1. Check your internet connection: Ensure that your internet connection is stable and working properly.
  2. Clear browser cache: Clear your browser cache and cookies to ensure that any temporary issues are resolved.
  3. Try a different browser: If you're using a specific browser, try switching to a different one to see if the issue persists.
  4. Check your account settings: Verify that your account settings are correct, including your username and password.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to consider reaching out to AOL's customer support for further assistance.

Stay tuned for updates, and I hope AOL's email servers are back up and running smoothly soon!