{"id":9113,"date":"2024-02-29T07:30:44","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T07:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/?p=9113"},"modified":"2026-01-01T07:27:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T07:27:57","slug":"export-aol-email-to-pst","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-aol-email-to-pst\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Export AOL Email to PST: Step-by-Step Manual Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;9113&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;5\\\/5 - (1 vote)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;How to Export AOL Email to PST: Step-by-Step Manual Guide&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;142.5&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 142.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            5\/5 - (1 vote)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<p>Many business users use AOL for emails, but sometimes it can be a bit tricky. To avoid any issues and keep your AOL data safe, having a backup is super important. As a result, users prefer to export AOL email to PST. This blog will look at simple ways to move your AOL emails in Outlook PST format. Moreover, we&#8217;ll cover an automated solution, <strong>Cigati <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/backup-aol-email\/\">AOL Backup Tool<\/a><\/strong>, to perform direct conversion without data loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center mac-win-tab mt-3 mb-5\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<ul id=\"myTab\" class=\"nav nav-tabs justify-content-center\" role=\"tablist\">\n<li class=\"nav-item\" role=\"presentation\"><button id=\"home-tab\" class=\"nav-link bg-transparent px-4 active\" role=\"tab\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#home\" aria-controls=\"home\" aria-selected=\"true\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Windows<\/button><\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-item\" role=\"presentation\"><button id=\"profile-tab\" class=\"nav-link bg-transparent px-4\" role=\"tab\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#profile\" aria-controls=\"profile\" aria-selected=\"false\"><i class=\"icon-apple\"><\/i>Mac<\/button><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"myTabContent\" class=\"tab-content\">\n<div id=\"home\" class=\"tab-pane fade active show\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"home-tab\"><span class=\"block_btn\"><a class=\"primary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/demo-version\/Cigati-AOL-Backup-win.exe\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"secondary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/backup-aol-email\/purchase-now.php\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n<div id=\"profile\" class=\"tab-pane fade\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"profile-tab\"><span class=\"block_btn\"><a class=\"primary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/demo-version\/Cigati-aol-backup-for-mac.dmg\"><i class=\"icon-apple\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"secondary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/mac\/aol-backup\/purchase-now.php\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>AOL is great, but it has its challenges. Sometimes, things do not go as planned, and important emails might be at risk. That&#8217;s where a backup comes in handy \u2013 it&#8217;s like a safety net for your precious messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-aol-email-to-pst\/#Reasons_for_Exporting_AOL_Emails_to_PST_File\" >Reasons for Exporting AOL Emails to PST File<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-aol-email-to-pst\/#Export_AOL_Email_Folder_to_PST_Using_2_Top_Methods\" >Export AOL Email Folder to PST Using 2 Top Methods<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-aol-email-to-pst\/#1_Exporting_AOL_Emails_to_PST_Manually\" >#1. Exporting AOL Emails to PST Manually<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-aol-email-to-pst\/#Step_1_Set_Up_AOL_in_Outlook\" >Step 1: Set Up AOL in Outlook:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-aol-email-to-pst\/#Step_2_Create_PST_for_AOL_Emails\" >Step 2: Create PST for AOL Emails:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-aol-email-to-pst\/#Professional_Method_to_Export_AOL_to_Outlook_PST_Format\" >Professional Method to Export AOL to Outlook PST Format<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-aol-email-to-pst\/#Steps_to_Export_AOL_Mailbox_to_PST\" >Steps to Export AOL Mailbox to PST:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-aol-email-to-pst\/#Concluding_Words\" >Concluding Words<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/export-aol-email-to-pst\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_for_Exporting_AOL_Emails_to_PST_File\"><\/span>Reasons for Exporting AOL Emails to PST File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people want to add their AOL email to Outlook for a backup. It&#8217;s like having a spare key for your important emails. However, there are a few things to keep in mind, ensuring your backup is safe and sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list_content\">\n<li>If hackers mess with your AOL account or AOL decides to close the shop, having a backup in PST is the best option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outlook offers better security features than AOL Mail. Moving your emails there is like upgrading to a better and safer castle for your digital treasures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your group or company is waving goodbye to AOL and saying hello to MS Outlook, take your email stuff with you. Exporting your mailbox data to PST is like moving your digital furniture to a new place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, we will discuss the several ways to export AOL Emails to PST.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Export_AOL_Email_Folder_to_PST_Using_2_Top_Methods\"><\/span>Export AOL Email Folder to PST Using 2 Top Methods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The upcoming section will elaborate on two approaches &#8211; manual and automated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Exporting_AOL_Emails_to_PST_Manually\"><\/span>#1. Exporting AOL Emails to PST Manually<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, we have divided it into two steps for accomplishing the manual way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Set_Up_AOL_in_Outlook\"><\/span>Step 1: Set Up AOL in Outlook:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, open the <strong>Outlook<\/strong> application on your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&#8217;re new to Outlook, click <strong>Next<\/strong> on the welcome screen and select <strong>Yes<\/strong>&nbsp;in the Outlook account wizard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For existing Outlook users, click <strong>New<\/strong>&nbsp;and provide a name for your profile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, choose <strong>Manual Setup or additional server type<\/strong> and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Further, select &#8220;<strong>POP<\/strong> or <strong>IMAP<\/strong> and click <strong>Next<\/strong>&nbsp;again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the <strong>Add Account<\/strong> wizard, fill in your AOL details, as shown in the screenshot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, click <strong>More Settings<\/strong>, go to the <strong>Outgoing Server<\/strong> tab, and check <strong>My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, navigate to the <strong>Advanced<\/strong> tab and set the <strong>Incoming server<\/strong> type to <strong>995<\/strong> and the <strong>Outgoing server<\/strong> type to <strong>587<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subsequently, click <strong>OK<\/strong> and <strong>Next<\/strong>&nbsp;in the Add Account wizard to finish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Create_PST_for_AOL_Emails\"><\/span>Step 2: Create PST for AOL Emails:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Afterwards, open <strong>Outlook<\/strong> and go to the <strong>File<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, click <strong>Open &amp; Export<\/strong> and select <strong>Import\/Export<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Import\/Export wizard, choose <strong>Export to a File<\/strong> and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, select <strong>Outlook data file .pst<\/strong>&nbsp;in the pop-up and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At last, choose your AOL profile from the list and pick a location to save the PST file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Following these steps will allow you to access your AOL emails in Outlook. As a result, this process helps you export AOL emails to PST format without any cost. It&#8217;s worth mentioning that, in some situations, this method may not work due to specific reasons and scenarios. Be aware of potential limitations. Just keep in mind the potential scenarios where this method might not be suitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professional_Method_to_Export_AOL_to_Outlook_PST_Format\"><\/span>Professional Method to Export AOL to Outlook PST Format<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cigati AOL Mail Backup Tool<\/strong> is a comprehensive utility that allows users to Export AOL Email to PST. With the help of this utility, users can perform the bulk migration without data loss. You can also preview the files or folders you want to export. Additionally, this software maintains data integrity and preserves the hierarchical folders. Now, we will learn the workings of this wizard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Export_AOL_Mailbox_to_PST\"><\/span>Steps to Export AOL Mailbox to PST:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, download and run the <strong>Cigati AOL Backup Tool<\/strong> on your local machine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, choose <strong>AOL<\/strong> from the left-hand side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, mention the <strong>login credentials<\/strong> to move further.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, mark the <strong>files<\/strong> or <strong>folders<\/strong> you want to export AOL email to PST.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here, opt for the <strong>PST<\/strong> Format from the drop-down list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Users can also use the <strong>additional features<\/strong> to make the exporting process easy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At last, click the <strong>Convert<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concluding_Words\"><\/span>Concluding Words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Saving your AOL emails in a PST is like securing data with an extra layer of protection. It&#8217;s not hard at all! Follow these steps, and you&#8217;ll smoothly export AOL Email to PST while keeping all your essential emails safe. No matter if you&#8217;re a beginner or an email pro, this guide is the best. However, it makes the whole process easy and friendly for everyone. Whether you&#8217;re changing email homes or just making sure your info is safe, this guide has your back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You May Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/how-to-save-aol-emails-to-flash-drive\/\">How to Save AOL Emails to Flash Drive<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767086251141\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Can I export AOL emails directly to a PST file from my browser?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> No, AOL Mail does not have a built-in feature to export folders directly to PST format from its web interface. You must either use Microsoft Outlook to sync and then export the data, or use a third-party backup tool designed for this conversion.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767086269597\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: How do I manually export AOL mail to PST?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Manual export is a two-step process:<br\/><br\/>&#8211; <strong>Configure:<\/strong>\u00a0Add your AOL account to Microsoft Outlook using IMAP or POP3 settings (IMAP is recommended).<br\/>&#8211; <strong>Export:<\/strong>\u00a0In Outlook, go to\u00a0<strong>File > Open &amp; Export > Import\/Export<\/strong>, choose\u00a0<strong>Export to a file<\/strong>, select\u00a0<strong>Outlook Data File (.pst)<\/strong>, and choose the AOL folders you wish to save.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767086298004\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Is there a way to export AOL emails to PST without using Outlook?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Yes. Since AOL lacks a direct export tool, you can use specialized third-party\u00a0<strong>AOL Backup Tools<\/strong>. These applications log into your account via IMAP and allow you to save your emails directly as PST files without needing the Outlook application installed on your system.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767086435447\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Why can&#8217;t I sign in to my AOL account through Outlook?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> AOL requires enhanced security for third-party apps. Instead of your regular password, you must generate and use an\u00a0<strong>App Password<\/strong>\u00a0from your AOL Account Security settings to successfully link the account to Outlook.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many business users use AOL for emails, but sometimes it can be a bit tricky. 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