unable to receive emails aol

Esther Carrick 0 Reputation points
2025-12-05T16:00:31.97+00:00

I have an apple I phone and last night i think i changed something in it and now i cant get my emails at AOL

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  1. Q&A Assist
    2025-12-05T16:00:44.82+00:00
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    If you're unable to receive emails on your AOL account using your iPhone, there are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue:

    1. Check Internet Connection: Ensure that your iPhone is connected to the internet, either through Wi-Fi or cellular data.
    2. Verify Email Settings: Go to Settings > Mail > Accounts, select your AOL account, and check that the settings are correct. Make sure your username and password are entered correctly.
    3. Enable Mail: In the same account settings, ensure that the Mail toggle is turned on.
    4. Check for Blocked Devices: If your device has been blocked from accessing AOL, you may need to unblock it through your AOL account settings.
    5. Remove and Re-add Account: If the above steps do not work, try removing the AOL account from your iPhone and then re-adding it. This can often resolve configuration issues.
    6. Check AOL Status: Sometimes, the issue may be on AOL's end. Check if there are any outages or maintenance updates affecting email services.

    If these steps do not resolve the issue, consider reaching out to AOL support for further assistance.

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  2. Harold Milan 10,555 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-12-05T16:36:40.7266667+00:00

    Hi,

    Your AOL email stopped syncing on your iPhone because the account settings were likely changed or authentication broke after a recent update or password change. The quickest fix is to remove the AOL account from your iPhone and re-add it under Settings > Mail > Accounts > Add Account > AOL. This refreshes the connection and applies the correct IMAP settings.

     

    Let me know how it goes, Happy to help!

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