how do i add AOL email to outlook

Larry B 20 Reputation points
2025-09-20T13:37:50.3+00:00

cannot add AOL email to current outlook. tried automatic and manual setup . Keep getting email/passowrd errors. a few options for other email accounts but nothing for AOL

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
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IGYQ 22,335 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2025-09-20T14:36:37.7566667+00:00

Hi!

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum.

AOL uses IMAP/SMTP just like Gmail or Yahoo, but you cannot use your normal AOL password in Outlook anymore. You need to generate an App Password in your AOL.

I know you tried the whole setup earlier, but you need to try this method:

  1. Generate an AOL App Password
  2. Go to AOL Account Security and sign in. https://login.aol.com/account/security
  3. Scroll to App passwords → Click Generate app password.
  4. Choose Outlook Desktop (or “Other app”) → click Generate.
  5. Copy the 16-character password (looks like abcd efgh ijkl mnop)
  6. Add AOL Email to Outlook
  7. Open Outlook → File → Add Account.
  8. Enter your AOL email → Click Connect.
  9. When asked for a password, paste the app password you generated (not your normal AOL password).
  10. Outlook will set up automatically using IMAP.

Manual Setup (if automatic still fails)

Incoming Mail (IMAP):

  • Server: imap.aol.com
  • Port: 993
  • Encryption: SSL/TLS

Outgoing Mail (SMTP)

  • Server: smtp.aol.com
  • Port: 465
  • Encryption: SSL/TLS

Username: full AOL email address

Password: App password

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