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How do I use Outlook 2002 and 2003 to read and send AOL e-mail?

You can read and send AOL e-mail using Microsoft® Outlook® 2002 and Outlook® 2003.

To configure a new e-mail account in Outlook:

1. Open Outlook 2002 or Outlook 2003.
2. On the Tools menu, click E-mail Accounts.
3. In the E-mail Accounts window, click Add a new e-mail account.
4. Click Next.
5. In the Server Type window, click IMAP.
6. Click Next.
7. In the Internet E-mail Settings (IMAP) window, enter the following information:
   • Your Name. Enter the name you wish to appear on outgoing e-mail.
   • E-mail Address. Enter your full AOL e-mail address, e.g., Gabby-Grace@aol.com.
   • User Name. Enter your AOL screen name, e.g., eyelvjennifer.
   • Password. Enter the password for your AOL account.
   • Incoming mail server (IMAP). Enter the following: imap.aol.com.
   • Outgoing mail server (SMTP). Enter the following: smtp.aol.com.
8. Click More Settings.
9. Click the Outgoing Server tab.
10. Click the My outgoing server requires authentication check box.
11. Click Use same settings as my incoming mail server.
12. Click the Advanced tab.
13. In the Outgoing mail (SMTP): field, change the number that displays to 587.
14. Click OK.
15. Click Next.
16. Click Finish.
    

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