Most of the people who used the Internet in the 1990s eventually opened an AOL email account. Millions of people at that time used this simple email service.
Although there are many other more well-known free email services available now, AOL is still going strong, so we’ll give you step-by-step instructions on how to create a free AOL account.
Maybe it’s a little voice announcing “You’ve got mail!” or maybe it’s really the preferred user interface. People still use AOL, regardless of the reason.
Well, AOL has also evolved significantly over the years and now places much more emphasis on content than Internet services. With a free AOL account, you can access web-based email and a variety of online news and entertainment sources. AOL Instant Messenger is also available, and dial-up Internet access is still an option if you want it.
The AOL signup process is simple, so it won’t take long for you to start using your new email.
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- Create a free AOL email account
- AOL Dial-up Internet Access Setup
- Forgot your AOL username or password?
- Benefits of an AOL Email Account
- Disadvantages of AOL Email Accounts
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Create a free AOL email account
Step 1 – Simply go to www.aol.com to register a new AOL account. The “Login/Join” option can be found in the left side menu on the home page.
Clicking on that button will bring up a new screen. There are places to enter a username and password, but if you don’t already have an account, they won’t help you.
Step 2: Select “Create Account”.
You’ll notice a white “Create Account” button below those blank fields; Click on it.
By clicking here, you will be taken to a login page where you can fill out the required information, including your name, the AOL email address you wish to use, and the password you chose to use.
Please note that you must enter a valid phone number to avoid receiving an error message. This will be relevant later.
Step 3 – Click Continue and enjoy your new free email from AOL. You’ll be good to go once you enter that information!
Now you can send nostalgic emails to all your friends using your @aol.com email address.
Also read: How to create a new account to get started with Yahoo Mail?
AOL Dial-up Internet Access Setup
Dial-up Internet access is a type of Internet access that connects to an Internet service provider by dialing a number on a regular telephone line using the capabilities of the public switched telephone network.
Step 1: Check if the modem is present. Dial-up modems are no longer included in most computers today. You must have a dial-up modem connected to your phone line to access AOL.
Step 2: For its dial-up Internet service, AOL offers three different packages. These plans differ only in that they include more software. With the cheapest option, you have the same speed and access numbers.
You can call AOL’s 1-800 number to sign up or visit get.aol.com to sign up.
Step 3 – To sign up for AOL dial-up service, you’ll need to have an account with the company and a valid credit card. Choose the plan you want and then sign up. Your plan will automatically charge your credit card each month.
Step 4: Install the AOL program. You will receive download links (if you ordered online) or a CD with your software after you sign up for the plan. With this software, you can connect to the AOL network and select your local access number.
Step 5: Sign in to AOL and select a dial-up number, then connect to the AOL network.
Once you’re connected, you can use AOL Desktop to start browsing the Internet.
Also Read: Troubleshooting Guide to Consider When AOL Mail Not Working
Forgot your AOL username or password?
Step 1 – Simply click on “Forgot your username?” below the login box if you can’t remember your username.
The same applies to your password; just click on “Forgot your password?” link on the password screen.
Step 2: Next, select one of the reset alternatives (often a phone number or other email).
Step 3: Enter the verification code. After entering the verification code sent to your phone or email, you can click “Continue” and log in again without any problem.
Benefits of an AOL Email Account
- The fact that there is no monthly subscription fee to use an AOL account for your business is one of its main advantages.
- AOL gives you virtually unlimited storage for your mail.
- On your smartphone or tablet, you can access your email directly through the AOL app.
- You can send and receive messages and retrieve a copy of your communications through a third party application.
- You can also create an online address book for your key contacts using this free tool.
- Another benefit is the ability to create multiple usernames under a single account, which is useful if you want to keep your customer email separate from the one you use to communicate with vendors and other business partners.
- AOL offers security measures to prevent potentially dangerous email messages and attachments from harming your computer, as well as spam-blocking solutions to prevent unwanted communications from reaching your inbox.
Disadvantages of AOL Email Accounts
- AOL doesn’t let you see attachments when you click on them in your email, unlike other free email companies. Before you can view them, you must first download them. The same goes for video attachments.
- The fact that many email providers reject messages from AOL accounts as potential spam, along with messages from other free email providers, is a significant drawback of AOL email accounts. Your potential customers will not receive your messages, which could have a detrimental effect on your business.
- Another downside is that the email address you want to use isn’t available, which could cause customers to be confused when they see an email address that may not be associated with your business.
This is the reason for the widespread use of premium email services by small businesses. With the help of paid services, you can get your own domain name, bypass spam filters set up by clients’ email providers, and have a personalized email address.
Well, AOL has some flaws, but it’s still one of people’s favorite email platforms. I hope this blog will provide you with all the necessary content related to creating a free AOL account.
Read more: Create and set up a Gmail account
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How long does AOL keep email?
Answer: As long as AOL Mail is running, the contents of your mailbox will remain intact. To keep it active, log in to your mailbox at least once every 12 months. Content deleted from an inactive mailbox cannot be recovered.
Does AOL use POP or IMAP?
Answer: You can connect to your email through mobile devices and desktop email clients thanks to Aol.com IMAP (AOL Mail) access, which is available to all AOL Mail accounts.
Does AOL charge for email?
Answer: If you already have Internet access and don’t use AOL’s dial-up, you can still use AOL’s software, email, and many other services without paying a dime.
Does AOL have a safe senders list?
Reply: If you use AOL Webmail, replying to an email from a sender you want to whitelist will immediately put the sender on your safe senders list. You will then receive emails from that domain directly to your inbox. The computer program will detect that it is not spam.
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