How To Fix Outlook AOL IMAP Not Working?

To resolve the AOL IMAP not working on your Microsoft Outlook email client, perform the instructions mentioned below.

Step 1:Ensure that the entered server settings are correct.

Step 2:The server settings are provided here for your reference.

Step 3:Incoming Mail Server - imap.aol.com

Step 4:Outgoing Mail Server - smtp.aol.com

Step 5:The domain name of the AOL account should be @aol.com.

Step 6:Port for the incoming mail server (IMAP) - 993

Step 7:Port for the outgoing mail server (SMTP) - 465 or 587

Step 8:If all the server settings are correct, delete the existing AOL email account from the Microsoft Outlook application.

Now, re-add the AOL email account on the Outlook application as per the steps given here.

Step 1:After opening the Microsoft Outlook application on your computer, select the following options.
- File
- Info
- Add Account
- Manual setup or additional server type
- POP or IMAP
Step 2:The POP and IMAP Account Settings dialog window will display on the screen.

Step 3:Fill the Your Name, Email Address, Incoming Mail Server, Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP), User Name, and Password fields with valid details.
Step 4:Make sure to choose the IMAP protocol from the Account Type drop-down list.
Step 5:To set the necessary additional settings, click the More Settings button in the POP and IMAP Account Settings window if the AOL IMAP not working .

Outgoing Server:

Select both the ‘My outgoing server requires authentication’ and ‘Use the same settings as my incoming mail server’ options.

Step 1:Provide the correct information in the necessary fields, select the OK option, and click the Next button.
Step 2:Close the configuration window once the AOL account is added to the Microsoft Outlook email client.
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