In this article, we'll explain how to set up your favorite email client (such as Windows Mail, Mozilla Thunderbird, or Mac OS X Mail) via IMAP or POP, so that you can read AIM Mail messages in it without having to open the AIM Mail interface itself.
How to Set Up Email on Your iPhone (IMAP and SMTP over SSL)
Use IMAP settings to access your free AIM Mail account in any email program.
Make sure your email program has access to IMAP accounts.
Enter imap.aol.com as the IMAP (incoming mail) server.
