How to configure Outlook Express to read and reply to your Account

AOL allows you to use SMTP for sending e-mail and IMAP for reading e-mail. This setup is compatible with most mail and communication clients. You get all the great features AOL e-mail has to offer, and the flexibility to read and send e-mail via a third-party e-mail client!
To configure Outlook Express for AOL, please follow the steps below:
1. On the Windows desktop, double-click the OUTLOOK EXPRESS icon. If Outlook Express desktop icon is not displayed, click Start, select programs or All Programs, then click Microsoft Outlook.
2. On the menu bar, click TOOLS, then click ACCOUNTS. NOTE: If you have never configured, or used, your Outlook Express email program, at this point the Internet Connection Wizard will open automatically. If this occurs, go directly to Step 4.
3. Click ADD, then click MAIL.
4. In the Display name box, type your full name (or the name copied an email from AOL that you may find interesting.
5. In the E-mail address box, type your e-mail address (e.g., johndoe@aol.com), then click NEXT. Be sure to include @aol.com at the end of your e-mail address.
6. Click the down arrow on the My incoming mail is a ____ server drop-down list, then click IMAP.
7. In the Incoming mail (POP3, IMAP or HTTP) server box, type: imap.aol.com
8. In the Outgoing mail (SMTP) server box, type: smtp.aol.com
9. Click NEXT.
10. In the Account name box, type your full AOL Screen Name (e.g., johndoe).
11. In the Password box, type your AOL password.
12. Check the box next to 'Remember password' if you wish to save your password, then click NEXT.
13. Select the method you want to use to connect to the Internet, then click NEXT.
14. Click FINISH.
15. Ensure your Account is selected, then click PROPERTIES.
16. Click the SERVERS tab.
17. Under Outgoing Mail Server, select 'My server requires authentication', then click APPLY. 18. Click the ADVANCED tab.
19. Under Server Port Numbers, in the Outgoing mail (SMTP) box, type 587, then click APPLY. 20. Click the IMAP tab.
21. Under Special Folders, uncheck 'Store special folders on IMAP server', then click OK.
22. Click CLOSE.

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