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A screenshot of the English Wikipedia login screen. In computer security, logging in (or logging on, signing in, or signing on) is the process by which an individual gains access to a computer system or program by identifying and authenticating themselves.
If you are able to sign in and read your mail, however you're not receiving new mail, there are a few things you can try to fix the problems. Check your filters. Sometimes a filter can cause emails to bypass your inbox and be sent to either the trash folder or a different folder.
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Once you sign in, all your familiar settings will be there waiting for you. For security purposes, log out of your account when you're finished (especially if you're using a shared or public computer). Mouse over your account name in the upper right corner of the page and click Sign Out.
Since AOL owns these services, we can ensure you're always using the most secure sign-in technology when accessing your email. If you'd prefer to continue using your non-AOL email application, try removing and re-adding your account. Look for the AOL logo when you go to set it up again to activate the secure sign-in method.
When creating an app password, use a browser that you've used to sign into AOL Mail for several days in a row and avoid using Incognito mode. If this isn’t successful, use webmail or the official AOL App to access your email. Customer care can’t override this process of determining App Password creation eligibility.
Sometimes the old "turn it off and on again" actually works. In this case, try completely signing out of your account then sign back in. Many times, this will help, especially in cases of bad passwords or some simple browser issues.
If you recently changed your AOL password, you'll need to update it in the email client you use. Find your application's "Email Accounts" or "Account Settings" section, select your AOL Mail account, then update to your new password.