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User profile for user: DG95
DG95 Author
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AOL - cannot send message

Connections to the server “imap.aol.com” on the default ports timed out.


I can receive mail no problem via the mail app on my mac, but when I send a reply the above error message appears.


I've read online to change the server to smtp.aol.com but when I've done this I've still had no joy.


I've deleted all my aol account and re added them but still have the same problem


It's been like this for several months and I've been having to save messages as drafts and sending them via my phone app or direct through safari.


Any ideas? Cheers

MacBook Pro

Posted on May 5, 2021 11:01 PM

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User profile for user: melissa_m77
melissa_m77
User level: Community Specialist

May 6, 2021 5:15 PM in response to DG95

Hello DG95,


Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. We understand that you're having an issue sending email from your AOL account on your Mac using the Mail app. We suggest trying to suggestions provided in article, If you can’t send or receive email on your Mac. If you've already performed all the actions it states to try, your next step will be to reach out to your email provider for their input on what your settings should be to successfully send email from the Mail app on your Mac.


Best regards.


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