How do i sync aol mail with outlook

A blast from the past! AOL Mail is still around, and you can indeed sync it with Outlook. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

Method 1: Using IMAP

1. Enable IMAP in AOL Mail:
   • Log in to your AOL Mail account.
   • Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner.
   • Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
   • Scroll down to the "Accounts" section.
   • Click on "Edit" next to "IMAP Settings".
   • Enable IMAP by toggling the switch to "On".
2. Set up IMAP in Outlook:
   • Open Outlook and go to "File" > "Add Account".
   • Select "Manual setup or additional server types" and click "Next".
   • Choose "Internet Email" and click "Next".
   • Enter your AOL Mail account details:
     • "User Information": Your AOL Mail username (e.g., [email protected]).
     • "Server Information":
       • "Incoming mail server": imap.aol.com
       • "Outgoing mail server": smtp.aol.com
     • "Login Information": Your AOL Mail password.
   • Click "Next" and then "Finish".

Method 2: Using POP3

1. Enable POP3 in AOL Mail:
   • Log in to your AOL Mail account.
   • Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner.
   • Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
   • Scroll down to the "Accounts" section.
   • Click on "Edit" next to "POP Settings".
   • Enable POP3 by toggling the switch to "On".
2. Set up POP3 in Outlook:
   • Open Outlook and go to "File" > "Add Account".
   • Select "Manual setup or additional server types" and click "Next".
   • Choose "Internet Email" and click "Next".
   • Enter your AOL Mail account details:
     • "User Information": Your AOL Mail username (e.g., [email protected]).
     • "Server Information":
       • "Incoming mail server": pop.aol.com
       • "Outgoing mail server": smtp.aol.com
     • "Login Information": Your AOL Mail password.
   • Click "Next" and then "Finish".

Additional Tips

• Make sure you have the latest version of Outlook installed.
• If you're using Outlook 2016 or later, you might need to enable "Less secure apps" in your AOL Mail account settings to allow Outlook to connect.
• You may need to configure your AOL Mail account settings to allow "Third-party apps" to access your account.
• If you encounter issues, try restarting Outlook or checking your AOL Mail account settings.

By following these steps, you should be able to sync your AOL Mail account with Outlook.