How do I manually configure the settings in email applications to send and receive my Netscape Mail?

Learn how to configure the settings to use CompuServe Mail in email applications that are not developed by AOL, such as Outlook, Thunderbird, Windows 10 Mail, etc.

Below are instructions on how to manually configure the mail server and port settings on many common third-party email clients. Remember to use the Netscape supported configuration below while updating your mail settings.

NOTE: If you connect with mail.aol.com or the AOL app, you DO NOT need to make any changes to your settings in those interfaces.

Step 1: Find the IMAP/POP server settings in your email application.

These settings can usually be found under an account settings menu in your application. Then, go to step 2 to change your mail server and port settings.

For specific help with email setup and configuration, you can find a list of common email applications and links to help for each of these below.

Thunderbird
Outlook 2016 (Follow steps under “Manual Setup” option)
Outlook 2013 (Follow steps under “Other Email Account” option)
Outlook 2010 (Follow steps under “Other Email Account” option)
Outlook 2007 (Follow steps under “Other Email Account” option)
Windows 10 Mail (Follow steps for “Add an account using advanced setup”)
Windows Live Mail (Follow steps “To change server settings for your email service provider”)
IncrediMail
iPhone Mail (Follow steps to “Set up your email account manually”)
Gmail on Android (Follow steps for “Manual setup in the Gmail app”)

Step 2: Check your Server and port settings using the information provided in the Netscape Supported Configuration chart below.

Your email client might prompt you to select either IMAP or POP3. To learn more about the differences between IMAP and POP3, please visit our help article What is the difference between POP3 and IMAP? If you decide to change your configuration from POP3 to IMAP, be sure to save or backup your email to avoid potential loss during the transition.

If you update your settings and can't retrieve your mail or encounter an error, check your username. It should be your full email address, including @wmconnect.com.

Protocol	Server Settings	Port Settings
POP3	Incoming mail server (POP3): pop.aol.com Outgoing mail server (SMTP): smtp.aol.com Make sure SSL encryption is enabled for the incoming and outgoing mail server.	POP3 - 995 - SSL SMTP - 465 - SSL
IMAP	Incoming mail server (IMAP): imap.aol.com Outgoing mail server (SMTP): smtp.aol.com Make sure SSL encryption is enabled for the incoming and outgoing mail server.	IMAP - 993 - SSL SMTP - 465 - SSL

Step 3: Update and save any changes.

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