Search for messages in AOL Mail

Find emails, attachments, photos, and calendar invites by using the search feature in AOL Mail. Use a few search terms or an advanced search to locate harder to find items.

Quick searches

  • Basic search - Enter keywords in the top search bar, then click the Search icon Image of the search icon.
  • Search by sender - When viewing a list of emails, mouse over 1 and click the Search icon Image of the 'Search by sender' icon.

Search with a single criteria

  1. Go to AOL Mail.
  2. Click on the search box and then click on Advanced Image of the More options icon..
  3. Choose the section of your account you want to search.
  4. At the bottom click Search.

Search by multiple criteria with Advanced search

  1. Go to AOL Mail.
  2. Click on the search box and then click on Advanced Image of the More options icon..
  3. Enter your search criteria.
  4. At the bottom click Search.