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Updated on09/04/26

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AOL email forwarding to Gmail still works through a built-in option for most accounts, though its exact location shifts slightly depending on which interface version your account runs. Gmail's side has also changed recently, with Google actively phasing out its older automatic POP-fetching feature, making it worth understanding both current methods for how to forward AOL mail to Gmail correctly.

Method 1: Forward Directly From AOL

This AOL to Gmail forwarding approach remains the most reliable long-term solution when it's available on your account, since it keeps new mail flowing continuously without relying on Gmail's import limits.

  • Log into AOL Mail and open Settings

  • Select General Settings, though some accounts show this as Mail Settings instead, since AOL periodically shifts its interface layout

  • Click Forwarding

  • Choose Forward a copy of incoming mail to, then enter your Gmail address in the field provided

  • Save your changes, and complete verification if AOL prompts you to confirm the new address

Note: If Forwarding doesn't appear where expected, check under More Settings > Mail as an alternative path before assuming the feature is missing entirely.

Method 2: Import Existing AOL Mail Into Gmail

This Gmail import mail and contacts method is confirmed as fully current on Google's own support documentation, and works regardless of whether AOL's native forwarding is available on your account, making it a dependable option for anyone wondering how to transfer AOL email to Gmail.

  • Open Gmail, click the gear icon in the top right, and select See all settings

  • Go to the Accounts and Import tab

  • Click Import mail and contacts

  • Enter your AOL email address and continue

  • Enter your AOL password when prompted, then select what you'd like imported

  • Click Start import to begin the process

Note: Once the import finishes, Gmail automatically forwards any new messages sent to your AOL address for the next 30 days, giving you a transition window rather than an abrupt cutoff. Your new Gmail address also stays visible as a reminder for 60 days, or until you dismiss it manually.

A Note on Gmail's Older POP-Sync Option

Google has confirmed its Gmail POP3 setup option under "Check mail from other accounts" is being phased out from Gmail's web version, though the rollout is still in progress, meaning some accounts may still see it while others no longer do. If you can't find it, that's expected rather than a mistake on your part. Google's own recommended alternatives are setting up AOL email forwarding, as described in Method 1, or adding your AOL account directly inside the Gmail mobile app, which continues to use a standard IMAP connection.

Choosing the Right Method for Your Situation

  • If you want new AOL mail arriving in Gmail indefinitely, try AOL's native email forwarding first

  • If you mainly need your existing AOL mailbox migration handled once, the Import mail and contacts tool handles that cleanly

  • If you're checking AOL mail occasionally rather than fully switching, the Gmail IMAP support inside the mobile app offers a simpler middle ground

Sources:

  • Gmail Help, "Check emails from other accounts": https://support.google.com/mail/answer/21289

  • Gmail Help, "Learn about upcoming changes to Gmailify & POP in Gmail": https://support.google.com/mail/answer/16604719

  • Clean Email, "AOL Email Forwarding: Forward Manually And Automatically": https://clean.email/blog/email-management/aol-email-forwarding

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Updated on09/04/26

Firstly Log into Gmail.
then Select the cog icon on the right and then Accounts and Import.
after that Select Check Email from Other Accounts and Add an Email Account.
then you need to Enter your AOL email address in the popup box and hit Next.

lastly Check the email server details and enter your AOL password where prompted.

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