Create, delete, or rename folders in AOL Mail

Don't let a flood of messages add more stress to your already busy life! Create, edit, and delete folders with ease in AOL Mail to keep your email organized and manageable.

Create a folder

1. Near the bottom of the left column, click New Folder.
2. Enter a new folder name.
3. Click the Save icon .

Create a subfolder

1. Mouse over the folder you want to add a subfolder to.
2. Click the Folder Options icon Image of the folder options icon..
3. Select Create subfolder.
4. Enter a new subfolder name.
5. Click the Save icon .

Delete a folder or subfolder

1. Mouse over the folder you want to delete.
2. Click the Folder Options icon Image of the folder options icon..
3. Select Delete folder.

Rename a folder or subfolder

1. Mouse over the folder you want to rename.
2. Click the Folder Options icon Image of the folder options icon..
3. Select Rename subfolder.
4. Edit the folder's name.
5. Click the Save icon .

Tip icon.Note - To rename or delete a folder that has subfolders first you must move or delete all the subfolders. Click on the subfolder, select move and choose under which folder you want to move it.