Setup aol mail on windows 11

Here's a step-by-step guide to set up AOL Mail on Windows 11:

Method 1: Set up AOL Mail using the built-in Mail app

  1. Click on the Start button and search for "Mail" in the search bar.
  2. Click on the "Mail" app to open it.
  3. Click on the "Add account" button.
  4. Select "Other account" and then click "Next".
  5. Enter your AOL email address and password, and then click "Next".
  6. Choose the account type as "POP" or "IMAP" (IMAP is recommended for syncing emails across devices).
  7. Enter the following settings:
    • Incoming mail server: imap.aol.com
    • Outgoing mail server: smtp.aol.com
    • Port: 993 (for IMAP) or 587 (for SMTP)
  8. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.

Method 2: Set up AOL Mail using Outlook

  1. Download and install Outlook from the Microsoft Store if you haven't already.
  2. Launch Outlook and click on the "File" menu.
  3. Click on "Add Account" and then select "Manual setup or additional server types".
  4. Select "POP or IMAP" and then click "Next".
  5. Enter the following settings:
    • Your Name: Your name as you want it to appear in the "From" field of your emails.
    • Email Address: Your AOL email address.
    • Account Type: POP or IMAP (IMAP is recommended for syncing emails across devices).
    • Incoming mail server: imap.aol.com
    • Outgoing mail server: smtp.aol.com
    • Port: 993 (for IMAP) or 587 (for SMTP)
  6. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.

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