# How to Connect AOL

**SMTP Details for AOL** 

**Host:** smtp.aol.com\
**Encryption:** TLS\
**SMTP Port:** 587\
**Authentication:** On\
**Username:** Your AOL screen name (e.g. bruce)\
**Password:** You will need to generate an app password for your account.

You need to input the above details into the YaySMTP settings area accordingly, then **enable less secure apps in AOL** by logging into your AOL account and then open **"account security settings"** or [click here](https://login.aol.com/account/security?lang=en-US), click on the **Generate app password**.

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An overlay will show up, choose **Others** and write app name as **YaySMTP,** click the **Generate** button, this will show the one-time password which you should copy and paste inside the password field on your website's YaySMTP settings screen.

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Click the **Save** button to save the changes.

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