Aol mail setup osx mail

To set up AOL Mail on macOS using the built-in Mail app, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open Mail App

  1. Click on the Apple menu and select "Mail" to open the Mail app.

Step 2: Create a New Account

  1. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or press Cmd +,).
  2. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  3. Click on the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
  4. Select "Other Mail Account" from the dropdown menu.

Step 3: Enter AOL Mail Settings

  1. Enter your name and email address in the respective fields.
  2. Select "IMAP" as the account type.
  3. Enter the following settings:
    • Incoming Mail Server: imap.aol.com
    • Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): smtp.aol.com
    • User Name: Your AOL email address
    • Password: Your AOL email password
  4. Click "Continue" to proceed.

Step 4: Verify Account Settings

  1. Mail will attempt to verify your account settings. If everything is correct, you'll see a success message.
  2. If you encounter any issues, you can try adjusting the settings or contacting AOL support for assistance.

Step 5: Set Up Your AOL Mail Account

  1. Once the account is set up, you'll be prompted to set up your AOL Mail account.
  2. Enter your AOL email address and password to complete the setup process.

Step 6: Verify Your Account

  1. Mail will attempt to verify your account by sending a verification email to your AOL email address.
  2. Open the verification email and click on the verification link to complete the setup process.

That's it! Your AOL Mail account should now be set up on your macOS device using the built-in Mail app.