Setting up mail with AOL account

How do I set it up? I just had to wipe my entire hard drive and reinstall everything so now I have to set everything back up. any help would be awesome. thanks.
Evan

Hi Evan!
You may also want to look at the AOL Services Assistant.
That handy utility, will configure AOL mail, in Apple Mail, for you.
Good Luck!
ali b

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