How to automatically forward aol mail

AOL! While AOL is not as popular as it once was, I'll still provide you with the steps to automatically forward your AOL mail to another email address.

Method 1: Using AOL's built-in forwarding feature

  1. Log in to your AOL account.
  2. Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear or a cog) in the top right corner of the page.
  3. Click on "Account Settings" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Scroll down to the "Forwarding" section.
  5. Click on "Add a forwarding address".
  6. Enter the email address you want to forward your AOL mail to.
  7. Click "Save Changes".

Method 2: Using AOL's IMAP settings

  1. Log in to your AOL account.
  2. Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear or a cog) in the top right corner of the page.
  3. Click on "Account Settings" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Scroll down to the "IMAP" section.
  5. Note down the IMAP settings:
    • Server: imap.aol.com
    • Port: 993
    • Username: Your AOL email address
    • Password: Your AOL email password
  6. Set up an IMAP client (like Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, or Apple Mail) using these settings.
  7. Configure the client to forward emails from your AOL account to the desired email address.

Method 3: Using a third-party email client or service

  1. Set up an email client or service (like SaneBlackHole, Mail2World, or ForwardingHub) that supports AOL's POP3 or IMAP protocol.
  2. Configure the client or service to connect to your AOL account using the IMAP settings mentioned above.
  3. Set up the client or service to forward emails from your AOL account to the desired email address.

Please note that AOL has some limitations on forwarding emails, such as:

Before setting up email forwarding, ensure you understand AOL's terms of service and any potential limitations or restrictions.