AOL Mail Settings Keyword Guide (2025)

AOL Mail has been a trusted email service for decades, offering a simple interface and reliable service. Whether you're setting it up on a phone, tablet, desktop, or an email client like Outlook, Thunderbird, or Apple Mail, the correct mail server settings are crucial.

In the earlier days of AOL, users could simply type "Mail Settings" in the AOL Keyword search bar to access their email settings quickly. While the Keyword feature is no longer as central as it once was, users still refer to "AOL Mail Settings" when looking for setup guidance.

✨ AOL Mail Settings (IMAP, POP3, SMTP)

✔️ Incoming Mail Settings (IMAP) — Recommended

• Server: imap.aol.com

• Port: 993

• Security: SSL/TLS

• Username: Your full AOL email address (e.g., yourname@aol.com)

• Password: Your AOL password (or app-specific password if 2FA is enabled)

✔️ Incoming Mail Settings (POP3) — Optional

• Server: pop.aol.com

• Port: 995

• Security: SSL/TLS

• Username: Your full AOL email address

• Password: Your AOL password

✔️ Outgoing Mail Settings (SMTP)

• Server: smtp.aol.com

• Port: 465 (SSL) or 587 (TLS)

• Security: SSL/TLS or STARTTLS

• Authentication: Required

• Username: Your full AOL email address

• Password: Your AOL password

🔐 Important Note on Security

If you have two-step verification (2FA) enabled on your AOL account, you'll need to generate an app-specific password to use with third-party apps. You can create this password from your AOL account security page.

🛠️ How to Access AOL Mail Settings Today

Even though the "Keyword" system isn't a primary navigation tool anymore, you can easily access your AOL Mail settings by:

1. Visiting: https://mail.aol.com

2. Signing in to your account.

3. Clicking the "Options" (gear icon) in the top-right corner.

4. Selecting "Mail Settings" from the dropdown.

5. Adjust settings like filters, spam controls, and forwarding.

📱 Set Up AOL Mail on Devices

iPhone/iPad:

• Go to Settings → Mail → Accounts → Add Account → Other → Add Mail Account.

• Enter your AOL credentials.

• Use the IMAP and SMTP settings listed above.

Android:

• Open your mail app → Add Account → Other.

• Input the IMAP/SMTP server details.

Outlook, Thunderbird, Apple Mail:

• Go to Add Account and manually input the incoming/outgoing server settings.

❓ Troubleshooting Common Issues

• ✅ Double-check server names and port numbers.

• ✅ Ensure SSL/TLS is enabled.

• ✅ If using 2FA, use an app password.

• ✅ Update your password in the mail app if you've recently changed it on AOL.

💡 Final Tip:

If you ever hear the phrase "AOL Mail Settings Keyword," think of it as a shortcut from the old AOL interface that now translates to navigating to your Mail Settings via the gear icon on mail.aol.com.