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How to Import AOL Messages and Contacts Into Gmail

Try out Gmail by copying your AOL email and address book

By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 9, 2021 Reviewed by Jon Fisher Reviewed by Jon Fisher Wichita Technical Institute Jonathan Fisher is a CompTIA certified technologist with more than 6 years' experience writing for publications like TechNorms and Help Desk Geek. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Email Gmail Yahoo! Mail

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To import, copy the messages to import to a folder, log in to Gmail, and select Settings > See all Settings.Next, go to Account and Import > Import mail and contacts, enter your AOL email and password, and select Continue > Start import.To stop import, log in to Gmail, select Settings > See all settings > Accounts and Import > Import Mail and Contacts > Stop or Delete. This article explains how to import AOL messages and contacts into Gmail. Additional information covers how to stop importing into Gmail.

Import AOL Messages and Contacts Into Gmail

You can import just about all your mail and your address book from AOL Mail into Gmail. The copied messages all remain in your AOL account as well. It may take several hours or up to two days before you start to see imported messages. Copy all messages you want to import from your AOL Mail Sent Mail and Spam folders to a folder named AOL Mail Saved Mail or another custom folder. Messages in Drafts and Spam folders are not imported. Log into your Gmail account. Select the Settings gear in Gmail. Select See all Settings. Select the Accounts and Import tab. Select Import mail and contacts. The Import dialog box will open. Enter your AOL email address and select Continue. Enter your AOL Mail password and select Continue. Make sure Import contacts and Import mail are selected. To have messages you receive at your AOL account automatically copied to your Gmail inbox for a month, select Import new mail for next 30 days. Choose Start import and then select OK when the import is is complete. All messages and contacts are still available in AOL Mail after they have been imported into Gmail.

How to Stop Importing AOL Mail into Gmail

If you decide you no longer want to import new messages from AOL Mail into Gmail, you can stop importing emails. Log into your Gmail account. Select the Settings gear in Gmail. Select See all settings. Select the Accounts and Import tab. In the Import Mail and Contacts section, select Stop or Delete next to the account you want to stop getting emails from. Select OK to confirm that you want to stop importing emails into your Gmail account. The email address will be removed immediately. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Access Free Windows Mail in Gmail How to Add A Picture To Your Gmail Profile How to Migrate Yahoo Mail and Contacts to Gmail How to Access GMX Mail in Gmail How to Recover Missing Emails in Gmail How to Create a Gmail Alias How to Export Emails From Outlook How to Retrieve Archived Emails in Gmail How to Combine Two or More Gmail Accounts How to Change Your Gmail Signature Set Up an Out-of-Office Vacation Response in Gmail How to Remove the Email Signature From Gmail How to Use Gmail: Get Started With Your New Account How to Import Mail and Folders From Gmail to Outlook.com How to Forward Windows Live Hotmail to Gmail How to Import Windows Mail or Outlook Emails Into Gmail Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies