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
- Click on the Start button and search for "Mail" in the search bar.
- Click on the "Mail" app to open it.
- Click on the "Add account" button.
- Select "Other account" and then click "Next".
- Enter your AOL email address and password, and then click "Next".
- Choose the account type as "POP" or "IMAP" (IMAP is recommended for syncing emails across devices).
- Enter the following settings:
- Incoming mail server: imap.aol.com
- Outgoing mail server: smtp.aol.com
- Port: 993 (for IMAP) or 587 (for SMTP)
- Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.
Method 2: Set up AOL Mail using Outlook
- Download and install Outlook from the Microsoft Store if you haven't already.
- Launch Outlook and click on the "File" menu.
- Click on "Add Account" and then select "Manual setup or additional server types".
- Select "POP or IMAP" and then click "Next".
- 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)
- Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.
Additional settings
- If you're using the built-in Mail app, you may need to configure the account settings further by clicking on the three dots next to the account name and selecting "Account settings".
- If you're using Outlook, you can configure additional settings by clicking on the "File" menu, selecting "Account Settings", and then clicking on the "Change" button next to the AOL account.
Troubleshooting tips
- Make sure your AOL account is active and you have a valid username and password.
- Check your internet connection and ensure it's stable.
- If you're still having issues, try restarting your computer and trying again.