Set up AOL as default mail program

i'm sure this is a very basic question but how do i setup mail so that it uses my aol mail account to send msgs?

Hi Jeff!
You can configure Apple Mail with your AOL account using the AOL Services Assistant.
You will still be using Apple Mail, but it will have your AOL Email address.
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