How to Switch from AOL to Gmail

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Set up Mail Fetcher in your Gmail account.

   Mail Fetcher is a free feature that lets you download email messages from 5 different email accounts (that support POP access).
   
   You can use Mail Fetcher to move your AOL messages into Gmail.
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   Step 2: Click the gear icon in the upper right.

   Select Settings.
   
   Open the Accounts and Import tab. (For Google Apps domains, open the Accounts tab.) In the Check mail using POP3 section, click Add POP3 Email Account. , Then click Next Step.
   
   Gmail will populate sample settings, but also check with your AOL server to learn the correct server name and port. ,,, Once your account has been added successfully, you'll have the option of setting it as a custom From address.
   
   This allows you to compose messages in Gmail, but have them appear to be sent from your other email account.
   
   Click Yes.
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   Step 3: Enter the full email address of the account you'd like to access.

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   Step 4: Enter your password.

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   Step 5: Decide whether to: Leave a copy of retrieved messages on the server Always use a secure connection (SSL) when retrieving mail Label incoming messages Archive incoming messages

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   Step 6: Click Add Account.

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