What's this about: Is your AOL email not sending from your iPhone? Here, we'll go over why this happens and give you some easy fixes to get your email working in no time, without any complicated steps.
It can be super annoying when your emails get stuck or just won't send, especially if you use AOL Mail to stay in touch for work or personal stuff. If you're dealing with this, don't worry! We'll help you figure out what's wrong and how to fix it. Most of the time, it's something like your outgoing server info being off, a simple login problem, or some kind of mix-up with your network. The good thing is, these things are easier to sort out than you'd think.
Can't Send Mail
The server didn't like the sender address
Couldn't get through to the outgoing server
Emails sitting in your Outbox forever
These messages pop up when your iPhone can't talk to AOL's outgoing mail server the way it should.
If you can get emails but can't send them, it's almost always about your outgoing mail (SMTP) settings being a bit off, not a problem with your whole AOL account.
The most typical reason AOL emails won't send is because the server name, port, or security settings are wrong.
To send emails, mostly ones with attachments, you need a steady internet.
Old software can sometimes clash with AOL's safety rules.
Sometimes, if you've recently changed your AOL password, sending emails can stop without any warning.
If an email messes up while sending and gets stuck in your Outbox, it can stop everything else from going out.
Sometimes, things like VPNs or security settings can get in the way of your email being sent.
Open Safari and visit some sites. Try both Wi-Fi and mobile data to check for a good, secure.
Before you start messing with settings, quickly see if AOL Mail is actually working by visit their help site:
A simple restart sorts out tons of temporary iOS issues that can mess with sending mail.
Head to Settings → Mail → Accounts → AOL
Tap Account → SMTP
Pick Primary Server
Make sure these settings are spot-on:
SMTP Server: smtp.aol.com
Port: 465 or 587
SSL: ON
Authentication: Password
Username: Your full AOL email address
Password: Your AOL password
If these settings are off, your emails just won't go!
Settings → Mail → Accounts → AOL
Tap Account
Type your password back in and save it
This gives your AOL login a little refresh.
Go to the Mail app
Get rid of any emails stuck in the Outbox
Send a new test email to see if it works
A messed-up message can cause all sorts of problems.
Go to Settings → General → Software Update and download the newest iOS version.
If things still aren't working:
Remove the AOL account from your Mail settings
Give your iPhone a restart
Add the AOL account again from scratch
This sets everything up fresh.
Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPhone → Reset → Reset Network Settings
(Note: This will erase your Wi-Fi passwords, so have them handy!)
Sometimes, these can block your email connection, so try turning them off to see if it helps.
If Apple Mail isn't doing the trick, the AOL Mail app might work better since it's made just for AOL.
Why are my AOL emails stuck? Usually, it's those SMTP settings acting up again or a bad message causing a blockage.
Can I get emails but not send? Yep, that pretty much always means it's an SMTP issue.
Does Low Power Mode stop emails? It might postpone them a bit, but usually it doesn't completely stop them.
Will deleting the AOL account get rid of emails? Nope, they stay safe on AOL's servers.
Is the AOL Mail app better? Some people find it smoother with AOL.
What if nothing here works? Time to call in the pros at AOL or Apple Support for some personal help.
Sure, outgoing email problems can be a pain, but they usually get fixed without too much hassle. Most of the time, it boils down to fixing those SMTP settings, sorting out a login issue, or untangling some kind of network problem. Stick with these steps, and you'll likely get your AOL emails sending correctly before you know it.