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Remove and re-add your account to the third-party app. If you're prompted with manual configuration, be sure to enter the correct IMAP or POP server settings. If you need specific instructions for your app, contact its manufacturer
Though you may be prompted to select either IMAP or POP, we recommend using IMAP as it works best with AOL Mail. Update your email client application If you're using an older version of your email client, it could be outdated and no longer compatible with the latest security settings.
Most email software and applications have an account settings menu where you'll need to update the IMAP or POP3 settings. When entering your account info, make sure you use your full email address, including @aol.com, and that the SSL encryption is enabled for incoming and outgoing mail.
If possible, ask the sender to resend the message to see if you can get the message a second time. Check for emails in your Spam folder. If you find emails in your Spam folder that don't belong there, you'll need to mark the messages as "not spam." 1. Sign in to AOL Mail. 2. Click the Spam folder. 3. Select the message that isn't spam. 4.
• Limitations for large folders - Folders containing upwards of 1 million or more emails will have issues downloading all the messages. To resolve this, move some of the email to a new folder in your account. Use this info to configure your app. Incoming Mail (IMAP) Server • Server - export.imap.aol.com • Port - 993 • Requires SSL - Yes
To send and receive AOL email via a 3rd party email client, you'll need to manually configure the servers and port numbers with supported AOL Mail info. If you access AOL Mail through mail.aol.com or the AOL app you don't need to make any changes to your settings.
Unlike POP3, your messages aren't downloaded to your computer or device, thus you can sync your account on multiple platforms. If you switch from POP3 to IMAP, only new messages will move from the server to your devices. Any emails previously saved on your device by a POP3 client, won't transfer.
If you have any combination of "AOL" in your display name, the message won't go through. It is especially important to check your Mail settings for this if your account has been recently compromised, as hackers will often change your name to make it harder for you to use your account normally even after it's secured. Clear your browser's cache