Add AOL Email Account to Outlook

[Manoj Sharma]

To add your AOL email account to Outlook manually, follow these steps:

1. Open Outlook and go to "File."
2. Choose "Add Account" and select "Manually configure server settings or additional server types."
3. Select "Internet Email" and click "Next."
4. Fill in your user and server information. For AOL, use imap.aol.com for incoming mail server (IMAP) and smtp.aol.com for outgoing mail server (SMTP).
5. Enter your AOL email address and password.
6. Click "More Settings," go to the "General" tab, and enter a name for your account.
7. Navigate to the "Outgoing Server" tab and check "My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication."
8. Go to the "Advanced" tab, set the incoming server (IMAP) to 993 and the outgoing server (SMTP) to 587.
9. Click "OK" and then "Next" to complete the setup.

Challenges faced during manual setup may include configuration errors, server issues, or authentication problems.

For an easier solution, consider using the Cigati AOL Mail Backup Tool. This user-friendly tool automates the process, overcoming manual challenges. Simply install the software, input your AOL credentials, and let it securely migrate your AOL emails to Outlook hassle-free. It's a time-saving and efficient alternative to manual configurations.