Simple Methods for Exporting AOL Emails to PST

Summary: Because of its restrictions, AOL, a popular browser-based email program, requires PST backups. Professional and manual procedures are described in this article. AOL with Outlook configuration is done manually.

AOL is a well-known browser-based email program that stores messages, contacts, files, tasks, bookmarks, and other important information that can be accessed from any place.

Many business professionals use AOL as their email client, however because of some of its shortcomings, they frequently run into problems when using it. Creating a backup system becomes crucial when you take into account how important it is to secure data from AOL. We will go into great length on this subject in this blog post, including professional and manual ways to efficiently backup AOL emails in Outlook PST format while maintaining data integrity.

Motives behind converting AOL emails to emails

• AOL does not support operating in offline mode.

• Pictures from AOL emails must be downloaded.

• There is no option for data backup.

How do I convert an AOL email to a PST?

We have both expert and manual ways for backing up AOL emails to PST.

Each tissue has advantages and disadvantages.

AOL email export to PST using a manual technique

Setting up an AOL account in Outlook and exporting the AOL data are necessary in order to backup AOL emails to PST.

Step 1: Set up Outlook to configure AOL email

• Launch Outlook and enter your account credentials.
• Launch Outlook. After choosing Account Settings> Account Settings by clicking on File.
• Select the New option under the Email tab on the Account Settings page.
•Check the box for "Manually setup or additional server types" on the Add Account page. Select Next.
• Choosing POP or IMAP from the list of options. To add AOL to Outlook, click Next.
• Completely amend all of the data in the Add Account Window. To avoid having to enter your AOL mail password each time you access your account in Outlook, make sure you tick the option labeled Remember password.
• Pick Additional Settings.
• Select the option "My outgoing server requires authentication" located under the Outgoing Server menu.
• Press the Finish button. Press the Close button.

• Step 2: Use the Import/Export Wizard to export AOL emails.
  
  • Open Outlook and select the File tab.
  • Click Import/Export after selecting the Open & Export option.
  • Choose Export to a file in the Import/Export wizard, then click Next.
  • Click Next after selecting an Outlook data file (.pst).
  • Choose the directories you want to save the PST file to by selecting them from the list.
  • Click Next after selecting an Outlook data file (.pst).
  • Choose the directories you want to save the PST file to by selecting them from the list.
  
  Cons of exporting AOL to PST by hand
  
  • There is a significant danger of data loss if the procedure is halted;
• the manual method is only practical for one or two AOL mailboxes.
• It's a time-consuming process that calls for technical expertise.
  
  Expert techniques for exporting AOL to PST
  
  The manual method discourages the creation of backups of AOL emails due to its severe disadvantages and increased risk of data loss. Thus, to guarantee a safe and secure export process, it is advised to choose expert techniques or outside tools. The AOL to PST utility is a well-known illustration of a professional utility of this type. Especially, it allows all things from an AOL mailbox to be exported to PST without any space or time restrictions. In addition, the program provides options for sophisticated filtering that enable selective migration as needed.
  
  Final Words
  
  Although AOL Mail is a very popular email program, you must export your emails into PST format in order to store a backup of them. This post gives a quick rundown of the professional and DIY techniques for exporting AOL emails to PST. When there aren't many items in the AOL mailbox and the user is sufficiently experienced with Outlook, the manual method works well. Nonetheless, using a third-party tool is advised as a safe and secure solution.