Third Party App Password Fails to Connect to AOL
I am using Kubuntu 24.04 LTS to run Thunderbird and trying to connect to AOL for email. AOL requires a third party app password. It recently failed to connect, then worked for a day and again failed to connect. I've had a long, friendly, but unsuccessful session with AOL tech support. They suggested that I ask Mozilla for support.
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Use these settings:
incoming IMAP: imap.aol.com, 993, SSL/TLS, OAuth2, email address
outgoing SMTP: smtp.aol.com, 465, SSL/TLS, OAuth2, email address
Enter the account (not app) password in the OAuth window. Cookies must be accepted in TB (not browser) Settings.
Thanks.
Thanks, sfhowes. I am using pop protocols, not imap currently. Can changes be made directly into the current settings or will it require setting up a new connection/account? Oauth does not seem to be available as an option in the current settings screen.
You can't change an IMAP to POP, or vice versa, just by changing the settings. The account has to be added again with the other protocol:
http://kb.mozillazine.org/Convert_a_POP_account_to_a_IMAP_account
The AOL POP server is pop.aol.com, 995, SSL/TLS, OAuth2, email address. OAuth2 should appear as an option unless your TB is very old. But if the option is not there, there is a way to force OAuth2 in the settings.
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