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If you're having problems accessing AOL Mail through third-party applications, such as Outlook or Thunderbird, try troubleshooting with these suggestions to make sure your email works where and when you need it. Update your password
If Java scripting is disabled, many websites, including AOL Mail, won't work properly. Disable firewall or pop-up settings If you use a firewall and are getting a blank page when trying to access AOL Mail, you may need to disable your pop-up blocking software or add AOL to your allowlist.
Remove and re-enter your AOL Mail password. (Note: If you use an app password for Outlook, you may need to create a new app password. See the info below.) Check the status. When it says "Completed," click Close. If you need to remove and re-add your AOL account, please view the Outlook for Windows video above.
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When creating an app password, use a browser that you've used to sign into AOL Mail for several days in a row and avoid using Incognito mode. If this isn’t successful, use webmail or the official AOL App to access your email. Customer care can’t override this process of determining App Password creation eligibility.
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.
One of the top reasons a user can't find their emails is due to settings from a third-party email client such as Outlook or the Mail app on your phone. Chances are the settings in the program are set to delete the emails from the AOL server each time you check your mail.
Outlook 2007 (Follow steps under “Other Email Account” option) Windows 10 Mail (Follow steps for “Add an account using advanced setup”) Windows Live Mail (Follow steps “To change server settings for your email service provider”)