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Configure E-Mail Client for AOLŪ
Generic E-mail Settings (AOL)  

If your e-mail client is not listed in this help file, then you can use the settings below to configure your program. These settings are generally accessible in the Options/Preferences/Accounts section of your client.

Pop3 Server Name: localhost (or 127.0.0.1 or your network computer name)
Pop3 Server Port: 110 (changable in config)
Incoming server requires authentication: TRUE (check box)
SMTP Server Name: smtp.aol.com or localhost
SMTP Server Port: 587/25 or25 (changable in config)
Outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication: TRUE (check box)
E-mail Address: YourAOLScreenName@aol.com
Username: YourAOLScreenName
Password: YourAOLPassword

NOTE: Do not use SSL or TLS encryption.

SMTP Server
eMail2Pop offers two options for your outgoing mail.
  Both options send your mail through the AOL server and do not rely on other services.
* Choose smtp.aol.com for best mail compatibility and accurate mail sending.  AOL's mail server may be unavailable once in a while or cause your mail to be delivered slower than usual.  Note that AOL will tag your outgoing message with your actual internet IP address.  If you receive a connection failure, go to your account's properties and change the SMTP port number from 25 to 587.
* Choose localhost if you would like eMail2Pop to send all your mail for you.  Use this option if the above server smtp.aol.com fails, is unavailable, or if your non-AOL ISP blocks access to the AOL SMTP server.  This option also provides additional privacy by hiding your actual internet IP address.

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