How do i set up a shortcut for aol mail

A blast from the past! Setting up a shortcut for AOL Mail is a bit more involved than for modern email services, but I'll guide you through the process.

Method 1: Create a Desktop Shortcut

  1. Open AOL Mail in your web browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox).
  2. Click on the three horizontal lines () in the top left corner of the AOL Mail page to open the menu.
  3. Click on "Settings" (or "Options" in older versions).
  4. Scroll down to the "Advanced" section and click on "Create a shortcut."
  5. Choose "Desktop" as the shortcut location.
  6. Click "Create" to create the shortcut.
  7. You'll be prompted to save the shortcut to your desktop. Click "Save" to confirm.

Method 2: Create a Quick Launch Icon

  1. Open AOL Mail in your web browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox).
  2. Click on the three horizontal lines () in the top left corner of the AOL Mail page to open the menu.
  3. Click on "Settings" (or "Options" in older versions).
  4. Scroll down to the "Advanced" section and click on "Create a quick launch icon."
  5. Choose a location to save the icon (e.g., your desktop, taskbar, or start menu).
  6. Click "Create" to create the quick launch icon.

Method 3: Use a Third-Party Browser Extension

If you're using a modern browser like Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, you can use a third-party browser extension to create a shortcut for AOL Mail. Here's how:

  1. Search for "AOL Mail" in the Chrome Web Store or Mozilla Add-ons.
  2. Install the AOL Mail extension.
  3. Once installed, click on the extension's icon in your browser toolbar.
  4. Click on "Create shortcut" or "Add to desktop" to create a shortcut for AOL Mail.

After setting up a shortcut, you can access AOL Mail quickly by clicking on the shortcut icon.