| Yes you can create a screen name while registering for your AOL® service. Your AOL® screen name is your online identity. The screen name, which is also your e-mail address, is visible to everyone when you communicate with others online. Your screen name will appear in e-mail, on the Buddy List®, in instant messages and in message posts exactly as you have created it. Every AOL screen name is unique. Screen names are not case sensitive, so they may be typed any way you like and they will still be recognized. For example, JohnQDoe is the same as johnqdoe or JOHNQDOE. Each screen name will require its own password to sign on to the AOL® service. Note: You can use your AOL® screen name and password on the AIM® service. You no longer need a separate password to sign in to AIM®. You can also change the password for your AOL screen name when you are on AIM. If you do so, you'll need to use the new password to sign on to the AOL® service. Register for an AOL® AccountTo use the AOL® service you must register for your own AOL® account. To register for an AOL Account:
1. On the desktop double-click the Internet Explorer® icon.
2. In the Address bar, type www.aol.com, then click the Go button.
3. Click the Get Free AOL® Mail link.
4. In the Create a Free Email Address section type the following information: 
- First Name:
- Last Name:
- Desired Email Address:
- Password:
- Re-type Password:
5. In the Tell Us About Yourself section type the following information: 
- Street Address:
- Apt/Unit #:
- City:
- State:
- Zip Code:
- Alternate Email Address:
- Phone:
- Birthday:
- Gender:
6. Click the Account Security Question: drop-down menu to open it, choose a desired question from the list, then click it.
7. In the Your Answer: box type the answer of your choice.
8. In the Re-type Answer: box type the answer again. 
9. In the Enter the characters in the image above without any spaces: box type characters in the image, then click the Submit button.
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