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AOL Mail POP and IMAP 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 you access AOL Mail through mail.aol.com or the AOL app you don't need to make any changes to your settings. You may be prompted to select either IMAP or POP3, so if you change the configuration make sure to save or back-up your email to avoid a potential loss during the transition. Update server settings
POP3 and IMAP are 2 different methods used to access mail from a third-party email client or software. Each method downloads email data from AOL to your device or software, however, they differ in where the emails are stored. Review the differences and choose the protocol that's right for your needs.
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. After migrating your Verizon.net email to AOL Mail, follow the steps below to set up your 3rd party client.
Use the IMAP settings below to download your email from AOL Mail into a third-party email app, like Thunderbird, Outlook, or Mac Mail. For accounts with a lot of content, it can take several days or longer to download everything.
Third party email client with POP3 enabled . If you're not currently using an email client with POP3 enabled, you can set up your Verizon.net AOL Mail account using IMAP . POP3 lets you access your emails in a 3rd party application.
Outgoing mail server (SMTP): smtp.aol.com Make sure SSL encryption is enabled for the incoming and outgoing mail server. POP3 - 995 - SSL SMTP - 465 - SSL: IMAP Incoming mail server (IMAP): imap.aol.com Outgoing mail server (SMTP): smtp.aol.com Make sure SSL encryption is enabled for the incoming and outgoing mail server. IMAP - 993 - SSL
Settings may be in a different location in each email client, though the AOL server and port settings will always be the same. For additional questions specific to the email client, check the manufacturer’s website. Manufacturers cannot answer questions about your Netscape/AOL Mail settings, or your Netscape username or password.