How to set up Aol.co.uk for an Android Phone

History of Aol.co.uk

AOL was one of the early pioneers of the Internet in the mid-1990s, and the most recognized brand on the web in the United States. It is a brand marketed by the current incarnation of Yahoo! Inc. It originally provided a dial-up service to millions of Americans, as well as providing a web portal, e-mail, instant messaging and later a web browser following its purchase of Netscape. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AOL

Configuring Aol.co.uk

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Gmail app.
2. In the top right, tap your profile picture.
3. Tap Add another account.
4. Choose the type of account you want to add:
   • If you check work or school emails through Outlook for Windows, select Outlook, Hotmail, and Live.
   • If you don't see your email service, select Other.
5. Enter your email address and tap Next.

Incoming E-mail Configuration

1. Select the type of e-mail account (POP3 or IMAP) you will use. Not all services support both protocols. Refer to the table below for available settings.
   • IMAP protocol will keep the emails on the server and it will show a cached copy on your Android phone. IMAP is recommended for most users.
   • POP3 downloads the mails from the server and it will keep them on your Android device.
2. Type the password for the email address and click Next.
3. Refer to the following table to complete the Incoming Server Settings page.
4. Now tap Next. If you see an error, tap Edit Settings.

Outgoing Mail Settings

1. After you type the settings, you can tap Next.
2. Check Require sign-in
3. Please see the following table in order to complete the Outgoing Server Settings.
4. Tap Next. If you see an error, click Edit Settings.