Meta Description: Is your AOL Mail giving you server errors on your iPhone? Find out why these errors happen and get simple steps to get your AOL Mail working again fast.
It's super annoying when you can't get your email, right? Especially when you need it ASAP! If you're seeing error messages, AOL Mail on Your iPhone Acting Up? is here to help. We'll walk you through what usually causes these problems and how to fix them. Most of the time, it's either AOL having issues, your settings being a bit off, or your network acting weird. Don't worry, these things are usually easy to sort out.
Cannot Get Mail β The to the server failed
Outgoing mail server not responding
IMAP server is not responding
Account error β Check server settings
Basically, these messages mean your iPhone and AOL's mail aren't talking to each other the right way.
If AOL is having a bigger issue, lots of folks will have problems. If it's just you, then it's likely something on your end. Knowing this helps you figure out what to do next.
Sometimes AOL's servers go down for maintenance or just have a hiccup. This can cause problems for everyone.
Even one tiny mistake in your server info (like the name or a number) can stop your mail from working.
Sometimes when you update your iPhone, it can mess with your mail settings.
If your Wi-Fi or data is spotty, or your DNS settings are off, it can stop you from getting to the AOL servers.
VPNs and security apps can sometimes block your mail from getting through.
Before you change anything, check if AOL is having problems.
π https://help.aol.com
Open Safari and try going to a few different websites. Try both Wi-Fi and your phone's data to see if one is the problem.
This can fix little problems that might be stopping you from connecting to the server.
Go to Settings β Mail β Accounts β AOL β Account β Advanced and make sure these are right:
For Incoming Mail (IMAP):
Server: imap.aol.com
Port: 993
SSL: ON
For Outgoing Mail (SMTP):
Server: smtp.aol.com
Port: 465 or 587
SSL: ON
Authentication: Password
Your iPhone might have forgotten your password:
Settings β Mail β Accounts β AOL
Tap Account and type your password again
Make sure SSL is turned on for both incoming and outgoing servers, and that you're using a password to log in.
If it's still not working:
Take off your AOL account from Mail
Restart your iPhone
Put the account back on
This starts fresh and can fix problems.
Settings β General β Transfer or Reset iPhone β Reset β Reset Network Settings
This fixes hidden network problems (but you'll have to put your Wi-Fi passwords in again).
Try turning off your VPN or security apps to see if they're blocking your mail.
If Apple Mail is still giving you errors, the AOL Mail app might work better since it's made just for AOL.
1. Is it normal for AOL Mail to have problems?
Not super common, but it can happen when they're doing maintenance.
2. How do I know if it's AOL's fault or mine?
Check AOL's status page and see if your email works on another device.
3. Can iOS updates mess things up?
Yep, sometimes they reset settings or cause temporary issues.
4. Will resetting network settings delete my emails?
Nope, your emails are safe on AOL's servers.
5. Is the AOL Mail app better than Apple Mail?
Some people find it works better with AOL.
6. What if nothing works?
Reach out to AOL or Apple support for more help.
Server errors can be a pain, but they're usually fixable. AOL Mail on Your iPhone Acting Up? showed you that it's often about AOL having a bad day, wrong settings, or network issues. Follow these steps, and you should be back to your emails in no time!