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If you want to download your email from your AOL Mail account, IMAP is the best way to do it for any mail client of your choice. Learn the server settings and additional info to help you download your email. Use the IMAP settings below to download your email from AOL Mail into a third-party email app, like Thunderbird, Outlook, or Mac Mail.

There are two different protocols you can choose when setting up a third-party email app: POP or IMAP. POP downloads a copy of your emails from your account (mail.aol.com) to the app. This means that if you delete an email from your account after it's been downloaded, the downloaded copy remains in the app. Additionally, POP only downloads ...

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 you recently changed your AOL password, you'll need to update it in the email client you use.

When entering your account info, make sure you use your full email address, including @verizon.net, and that the SSL encryption is enabled for incoming and outgoing mail. Protocol. Server Settings. Port Settings. POP 3. Incoming mail server (POP3): pop.verizon.net. Outgoing mail server (SMTP): smtp.verizon.net. POP3-995-SSL.