How to Change AOL Mail Password

You can use a browser or an iOS device to change your AOL Mail password. Includes suggestions for a new password.

• Change Your AOL Mail Password Online
• Change Your AOL Mail Password in iOS
• How to Pick a New Password

Change Your AOL Mail Password Online

For security reasons, change your AOL password if you suspect your account has been hacked. Change your password in your AOL account information screen.

To change your AOL Mail password using a web browser on your computer:

1. Click your name (upper right corner of screen) to access your account information.
2. Select Account Security in the left panel.
3. Select Change password under How you sign in.
4. To prove you’re human, sign again and take a test.
5. Fill in the New password field. Inputing a new password, AOL assesses its strength Click Save to save.
6. Click Next on the success screen
7. If the password looks good, it’s changed. You can add a recovery email address or phone number, which is optional.

Change Your AOL Mail Password in iOS

Change your password in the AOL app on your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad.

1. Select the menu button in the upper-left corner of the app.
2. Pick Settings & Privacy.
3. Pick Manage accounts at the top
4. Tap Account Info next to the account you want to modify.
5. Select Security Options.
6. Change password
7. Enter a new password and tap continue.

How to Pick a New Password

Long passwords are harder to remember and harder to crack. Some suggestions:

• Use a short complete sentence with no spaces between words.
• Use the first letter of each word.
• Include two numbers or special characters. Put them at the start or end of the sentence or phrase, or in the middle if you remember.
• Keep it simple. Writing down your password compromises your security.
• Change your password often. Aim for every three or six months.
• AOL requires at least eight letters in a password and recommends but does not require special characters like!@#%.

Even strong passwords and frequent password changes won’t protect you from keyloggers or people watching you type your password. Be aware of your surroundings when accessing your mail in public settings, and use two-step verification.