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I have been using Outlook 2016 Desktop for Windows for quite awhile to access my AOL - (Verizon.net) emails. Just recently, I can't sync my AOL emails to my Outlook 2016 Desktop app. I can not generate an app password via AOL in order to sync and download my new emails to Outlook. I have contacted AOL several times and they are NO help at all. How can I generate a 3rd Party App password to make my outlook work as before? Any ideas/solutions on how to get around this issue?
P.S. I am using Outlook 2016 Desktop (Windows 11), not Outlook 365 or Outlook.com app.
Using classic Outlook for Windows in business environments
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It seems to be a hit or miss generating an app password! Keep trying ... I know it's frustrating but when you least expect it ... it will work! It took me many times trying. I am serious and no joke!
Vinnie I hope you are sincere. We are trying every day and hoping for a better outcome each day. Fingers crossed. If you have any advice on better chances I'm all ears!
WOW I was not aware that you could do that. Nice to know!!! I will keep that in mind the next time I get a password generated!
AGREE 100% on everything you said! It's all about money and using AOL's apps (with all their annoying ads)
@Vinnie C. I actually got the idea of saving a "backup password" from someone on another board. I am not aware that they do expire, but I have not tried the backup yet. I think as long as it is not used which AOL will indicate as seen below, it should work. @warsheepo let us know if it does.