Add AOL Email to Outlook: Complete Configuration Guide
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Written By
Aaradhya Jain -
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Updated on
November 5th, 2025 - Read Time
6 minutes
User Query: I have an AOL Mail account, but I want to access all my emails in Microsoft Outlook. I am not sure about the server settings or how to add AOL Mail to Outlook properly. Is there a simple step-by-step method to set it up without errors?
Summary: AOL Mail is still used by many users for personal and business communication. But accessing AOL emails separately in a web browser can be inconvenient. The good news is: You can easily migrate emails from AOL to Outlook using IMAP or POP settings. Once set up, you can send, receive, and manage AOL emails directly inside Outlook just like any other account. In this guide, we will explain both the manual and professional DRS AOL Backup Tool. Each method gives you quick, reliable, and hassle-free results.
Real-Life Scenario:
Mark has years of important emails stored in his AOL account, but he recently moved to Outlook for daily work. He wants all his AOL emails inside Outlook, but he doesn’t know the correct server settings and keeps getting login errors. Now he’s searching for a simple and error-free way to add AOL Mail to Outlook without losing any data.
Instant Solution to Add AOL Email to Outlook
- Download and install the DRS AOL Email Backup Software.
- Choose AOL from the left side and enter its details to Sign In.
- You can preview and select the AOL emails to convert. Click Next.
- After that, choose PST as the Saving Format from the list. Hit Next.
- Lastly, apply advanced features and filters. Click Start Process.
Why Migrate AOL to Outlook?
- You can manage multiple email accounts in one place.
- Emails, contacts, and attachments stay organized in Outlook folders.
- You get offline access to all incoming and sent AOL emails.
- Also, Outlook provides better search, sorting, and backup options than webmail.
Method 01: Manual Way to Add AOL Email to Outlook
If you want to manually configure AOL Mail in Microsoft Outlook, you can do it using IMAP server settings. IMAP ensures your emails stay synced between AOL webmail and Outlook. Follow the steps below:
- Firstly, launch Microsoft Outlook on your PC and click File from the top-left corner.
- Now, click on Account Settings and again select Account Settings from the dropdown.
- Then, a new window will open. Choose New Email Account to start the setup.
- After that, choose Manual setup or additional server types. Click Next.
- Select POP or IMAP and click Next. Enter AOL Account Details:
- Incoming Mail Server: imap.aol.com
- Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): smtp.aol.com
- Further, click More Settings and go to the Outgoing Server tab.
- Enable My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication.
- Go to the Advanced tab and enter:
- Incoming (IMAP): 993 || SSL
- Outgoing (SMTP): 465 or 587 || SSL/TLS
- Click Next, and Outlook will test the connection.
- If everything is correct, both checks will turn green.
- Lastly, click Finish. Your AOL mailbox will now start syncing with Outlook.
Limitations: Manually Set Up AOL Mail in Outlook
- This method can’t export AOL emails into PST directly.
- It requires correct server settings; Outlook won’t connect.
- No option to download only selected folders or emails.
- Syncing may stop if the password or security settings change.
- Furthermore, not suitable for large mailboxes (5GB+) or multiple accounts.
Method 02: Professional Tool to Add AOL Email to Outlook
To avoid all the limitations of the manual method, you can use the reliable DRS AOL Mail Backup Tool. This tool allows you to add a small number of AOL emails at once with no data loss. It preserves original data formatting, structure, and metadata during the entire migration. With its intuitive interface, every user can easily use it without any technical skills. In addition, you can migrate AOL account to Office 365 and other formats (File and Email Clients).
One-Time Transfer Emails from AOL to Outlook
The DRS AOL Backup Tool is offered as a one-time service. Meaning you just need to share your AOL details with our technical support. They easily transfer your AOL emails into Outlook without any data loss. It’s 100% secure, no information is stored during the conversion.
Detailed & Verified Steps to Add AOL Email to Outlook
- Primarily, launch the DRS AOL Mail Backup Tool on your PC.
- Now, choose AOL from the left side and enter its details to Sign In.
- Then, you can preview and select the AOL emails to convert. Click Next.
- After that, choose Save in File Format and pick PST as the Saving Format.
- Finally, apply advanced features and filters based on your needs. Click Start Process.
Why Choose DRS AOL Backup Tool?
The DRS AOL Backup Tool is designed for users who want a secure way to download AOL emails without technical errors or data loss. Here’s why thousands of users prefer this software over manual methods and online services:
- Complete Backup of AOL Mailbox
- Save AOL Emails into 15+ File Formats
- No Data Loss or Folder Structure Change
- Works Without AOL App Password Issues
Conclusion
In this detailed blog post, we explored several methods to add AOL email to Outlook. The manual method is useful to import a few number of AOL emails. But, this tool contains several limitations that make unreliable choice for many users. So, it’s highly recommended to use the professional tool. This solution gives you bulk conversion with several advanced features. Moreover, you can download the free (Demo) verison of this tool is available to understand its features and performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ans: You can add AOL Mail to Outlook by configuring it with IMAP settings. Go to Outlook > File > Account Settings > New Account, choose Manual setup, and enter the AOL incoming and outgoing server details. Once saved, Outlook will start syncing your AOL emails.
Ans: AOL may not sync if the server settings are incorrect, the password has changed, or 2-step verification is enabled without an app password. You must use the correct IMAP/SMTP settings and make sure your AOL account is not blocked due to security alerts.
Ans: Yes, if your AOL account has 2-step verification enabled, you must create and use an app password instead of your regular AOL password. Without it, Outlook will show login or authentication errors.
Ans: Yes, it is safe as long as you use IMAP with SSL encryption and sign in using the correct password or app password. Outlook does not store or share your data with external services.
About The Author:
I, Aaradhya Jain, a technical content writer at DRS Solutions, specializes in delivering clear, practical guides on data management, migration, and recovery tools. With a detail-oriented and user-first approach mindset, I transform complex processes into actionable insights for IT professionals and decision-makers.
