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AOL Alerts Not Coming Through

You may not be able to receive AOL® Alerts for any one of several reasons. After trying the first solution, check if your AOL Alerts are coming through. If you are still unable to receive your alerts, continue using the suggested solutions until the problem is fixed.

You may wish to print or save a copy of these instructions as this page may not remain visible as you go through the suggested steps.

Solutions


Alert Limits

There is currently a limit of 40 Alerts. This limit applies to a total of ALL alerts, not just the stock alerts. If you have more than 40 Alerts, the alerts will not go through.

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Spam Folder

Alerts may be going to your Spam folder.

To check your Spam folder:
1. Open your e-mail box.
2. Click the Spam Folder link.
3. Highlight any items from AOL Alerts, then click the This is Not Spam button.

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Adding Alerts to Address Book

Putting the screen name AOL Alerts into your Address book helps AOL Alerts to come through.

To add AOL Alerts to your Address Book:
1. On the AOL® toolbar, click Mail, then click Address Book.
2. When the Address Book opens, click the Add button.
3. Next to Screen Name: type AOL Alerts, then click the Save button.
4. Click the X to close the address book.

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Last updated: 11-22-2009
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