How to send all your mail from aol to gmail

To send all your AOL mail to Gmail, you'll need to set up a few things. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

Step 1: Create a Gmail account (if you don't already have one)

If you don't have a Gmail account, create one by going to the Gmail sign-up page and following the prompts.

Step 2: Enable IMAP in your AOL account

IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) allows you to access your AOL emails from other email clients, including Gmail. To enable IMAP in your AOL account:

  1. Log in to your AOL account.
  2. Click on the "Settings" icon (looks like a gear) in the top right corner.
  3. Click on "Account Settings" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Scroll down to the "Account" section.
  5. Click on "Edit" next to "IMAP Settings".
  6. Select the "Enable IMAP" checkbox.
  7. Click "Save Changes".

Step 3: Set up your AOL account in Gmail

To set up your AOL account in Gmail, you'll need to add a new account to your Gmail settings:

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Click on the gear icon in the top right corner and select "See all settings".
  3. Click on the "Accounts and Import" tab.
  4. Click on "Add a POP3 mail account" or "Add a non-Gmail account".
  5. Enter your AOL email address and password.
  6. Click "Next" and then "Add account".

Step 4: Configure your AOL account in Gmail

To configure your AOL account in Gmail, you'll need to set up the following:

  1. POP3 settings:
    • Server: pop.aol.com
    • Port: 995
    • Username: Your AOL email address
    • Password: Your AOL email password
  2. IMAP settings:
    • Server: imap.aol.com
    • Port: 993
    • Username: Your AOL email address
    • Password: Your AOL email password
  3. Leave the "Always use a secure connection (SSL) when retrieving mail" checkbox selected.
  4. Click "Add account" to save your changes.

Step 5: Forward your AOL emails to Gmail

To forward your AOL emails to Gmail, you'll need to set up a forwarder in your AOL account:

  1. Log in to your AOL account.
  2. Click on the "Settings" icon (looks like a gear) in the top right corner.
  3. Click on "Account Settings" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Scroll down to the "Account" section.
  5. Click on "Edit" next to "Forwarding".
  6. Select the "Forward my email to another address" option.
  7. Enter your Gmail address in the "Forward to" field.
  8. Click "Save Changes".

Step 6: Verify your AOL account in Gmail

To verify your AOL account in Gmail, you'll need to check your AOL email account for a verification email from Gmail:

  1. Log in to your AOL account.
  2. Check your inbox for an email from Gmail with the subject "Verify your account".
  3. Click on the verification link in the email to confirm your AOL account.

Once you've completed these steps, your AOL emails should be forwarded to your Gmail account. Note that it may take some time for all your AOL emails to be synced with your Gmail account.