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M Slavens 0 Reputation points
2026-09-18T17:38:38.3233333+00:00

How do I add aol email to my outlook email) free version)

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  1. John Jefferson Doyon 88,610 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-18T18:35:26.7866667+00:00

    Hi, @M Slavens

    Just to confirm first, are you using Classic Outlook or the New Outlook app?

    If you see "File" at the top-left of Outlook, you’re most likely using Classic Outlook. If you’re using New Outlook, the account setup is under Settings > Accounts instead.

    Once you confirm which Outlook version you have, I can give you the correct steps to add your AOL email.

    Click "Add comment" to let me know.

    Thanks!

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    2026-09-18T17:38:53.06+00:00

    For Outlook for Windows, add an AOL account like this:

    1. Open Outlook.
    2. Select File > Add Account.
    3. Enter the AOL email address and select Connect.
    4. When prompted for a password, use an AOL app password instead of the normal AOL account password.

    If Outlook shows a message asking for an app password, get it from the AOL account security page, then paste that app password into Outlook when prompted.

    If automatic setup does not work, use manual setup in classic Outlook:

    1. Select File > Add Account.
    2. Enter the AOL email address.
    3. Select Advanced options.
    4. Check Let me set up my account manually.
    5. Select Connect.
    6. Choose IMAP.
    7. Enter the server settings if needed, then finish setup.

    For AOL SMTP, the documented outgoing server setting is:

    • Server: smtp.aol.com
    • Port: 587

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