Accessing AOL email through Mail

Hello,
how do i set up my mac os 10 mail application for AOL Email. The server details AOL give me didn't work. i can receive emails but not send them.
I swear AOL are about as much use as a chocolate Fireguard!

Hello,
Before you give-up, take a look at this tutorial here with pictures:
http://members.aol.com/adamkb/aol/mailfaq/imap/applemail.html
Also, check out this article here:
http://members.aol.com/adamkb/aol/mailfaq/imap/
I hope this helps.
Let us know if you have other questions.
P.S., if you'd like, go ahead and click the "Helpful" or "Solved" buttons on any of the posts / replies above if you feel they were helpful or adequately answered your question.

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