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Multiple ways to read your emails
There are many ways to access your AOL, AIM, or My eAddress mail account (let’s call them all AOL Mail for the purpose of this article). The most commonly known ways are via the web browser and the installed program (aka client).
But did you also know that there are a total of 8 ways to access the same mail account? In other words, the look-and-feel may be different depending on which method you use, but the same emails will be there (dependent on features). The complete list of the various ways is below, with links to details on how to access them. I recommend bookmarking the web sites below for easy access. You can also create a “shortcut” on your Windows desktop, but we’ll cover that in a separate article.
1) Web browsers
a. Method 1a) The latest full-featured version of the Web Suite can be used by entering into your browser’s URL address: mail.aol.com or mail.aim.com.
b. Method 1b) The older version (fewer features than the one above, but doesn’t require as much “horse power” from your system) can be used at: webmail1.webmail.aol.com.
2) AOL installed program (aka client). The latest beta version that gives you a choice of an Inbox or the AOL New/Old Mail folders is now available.
3) Almost any 3rd party email program can be used with your AOL Mail account, such as Outlook Express, Apple Mail, Thunderbird, etc. since AOL offers both IMAP and POP3 for free. I recommend IMAP if you want folders too. Setup instructions are here.
4) Any email-capable cell phone
a. Method 4a) use your cell phone’s browser to go to a new upcoming mobile mail service (stay tuned for more info soon!)
b. Method 4b) many phones have an email program built into them. If yours does, use the server names here to read your emails while on-the-go. iPhone specific info is here.
5) Coming soon: a new “lite” version of the Web Suite, called Web Suite Basic. I’m really looking forward to this one because it’s intended for those who’ve been experiencing very slow performance with older computers, on dialup connections, or anyone who just wants email without all the “bells and whistles” of the full Web Suite experience. Note: no Calendar for now in the Web Suite Basic.
6) Classic web mail, which is one of the first (translation = dated/unsupported) web mail product but it still works for now. Note: this works only with AOL-branded accounts. Classic.webmail.aol.com.
Remember to bookmark your favorite ones so that they’re at your fingertips. Enjoy accessing your emails in the many ways that are possible.
‘Til next time,
Tae Kang
“The Mail Blog Guy”
(coming soon: http://Mailblog.aol.com)
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I COMPLETELY agree with the other posts! Why can't I see my messages after I sign-on!!!!???? I don't want to have to click on my Inbox to see my messages. You've added an extra step which is really irritating! I could deal with the "Today on AOL" pane because I could atleast still see my messages on top. But now all I can see when I first sign is in the "Today on AOL" messages. That is NOT why I'm signing on!!!! I'm signing on to see my mail so THAT is what I should be able to see immediately.
I really wish you would have left the interface alone. I've stuck with AOL for years, but you're really just pushing me over to Gmail! -
Having AOL today open when I enter the email screen adds an additional step to managing my mail that is not appreciated.
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Hi marj921,
The "send later" is a feature usually in email programs, such as the AOL client. That's probably where you saw that feature. That feature isn't something that's normally found in web mail products, but if that's something that's in demand, we can see about adding it in the future.
Hope this help.
Tae -
Hi slandon@...,
Once you've linked your screen names (accounts), you can then click the small drop-down menu (tiny gray triangle near the top-left corner of the screen). Select the screen name you want to jump to. That's how to change accounts without having to log out and back in again to check multiple accounts.
Hope that helps.
Tae
10/3/07 1:34 PM
You're doing a heck of a lot of work -- and it really is appreciated! Thanks for helping me solve the unique issue I was having. So far so good now! Web Suite Standard seems to be working well for me!
I'll send you an update in a few days.
-Jane-