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Block or unblock Instant Messages to your cell phone

AIM® allows you to receive Instant Messages (IM's) even when you are not in front of your computer via your Cell Phone.

Register your mobile device for IM Forwarding

To register your mobile device for IM forwarding:
1. Go to http://mobile.aol.com.
2. Under My Mobile Dashboard, click theSelect Carrier drop-down menu to open it, choose your carrier from the list, and then click it.
3. Click the Select Manufacturer drop- down menu to open it, choose your manufacturer from the list, and then click it.
4. Click the Go button.
5. Under Select your Phone Model, click the drop-down menu to open it, click the model that you are using, and then click the Go button.
6. In the Enter your 10-digit Mobile Phone Number boxes, type your cell phone number.
7. Click the Register This Phone button.
8. Click the Confirm button.

Note: Ensure your phone is on. The confirmation number may take several minutes to be delivered to your phone. If you do not receive the confirmation number, IM Forwarding may not be available on your phone.

9. After you receive the confirmation number, in the Confirmation Code box, type the confirmation number you received.
10. Click the Confirm button.
11. Click the X button in the upper right to close the AOL Mobile: Mobile AIM window.

Stop all Instant Messages coming to your Cell Phone

To adjust your settings:
1. Go to http://aolmobile.com/stop.
2. In the Enter Mobile Number: box, type your 10-digit mobile number, and then click the Next button.

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Last updated: 11-22-2009
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