Create and manage third-party app passwords

Some older, third-party email apps (that do not use our AOL-branded sign in page) require you to enter a single password for login credentials. If you've activated 2-step verification for your AOL account, you'll need to generate and use an "app password" to access AOL Mail from these apps. An app password is a long, randomly generated code that gives a non-AOL app permission to access your AOL account. You’ll only need to provide this code once to sign in to your third-party email app.

Generate an app password

1. Sign in to your AOL Account Security page.
2. Click Generate app password or Generate and manage app passwords.
3. Enter your app's name in the text field.
4. Click Generate password.
5. Follow the instructions below the password.
- Be sure to enter the password into your app without any spaces.
6. Click Done.

Use this app password and your email address to sign in to your email app.

Revoke an app password

1. Sign in to your AOL Account Security page.
2. Click Generate and manage app passwords.
3. Click Delete next to the app password you want to revoke.
4. Click Delete to confirm.

 

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