Here is how you can change your AOL account password on your phone and computer. Following the instructions below will allow you to modify or reset your AOL account password on android, iPhone, tablet, and PC browsers. And if you are locked out, this will help you regain access to any of the AOL services you use including Mail.
Your account password controls all services available to AOL users. Forgetting such a password means being locked out thus being unable to access services like AOL Mail. On the other hand, if someone else gains access to your account password, you may end up losing control with the only option being recovering it in order to prevent unlawful use for example sending spam emails.
AOL recommends regular updates of your account password as that helps in ensuring that no third party can make use of your account for example in situations when you someone else’s device to access your AOL service for example Mail. Also, read how to block an email address in Gmail if they are sending you unwanted messages and spam.
How to change the AOL Account password on a phone
- Tap “Apps”
- Tap the “AOL” app
- Tap “Sign in”
- Enter” Username, Email or Phone Number”
- Tap “Next”
- Enter “Password”
- Tap “Sign in”
- Tap “Settings”
- Tap “Account Security”
- Tap “Change Password” under the password
- Enter “New Password”
- Tap “Continue”
The above option works for phones including android, iPhone, iPad, etc devices. Once you launch the app, you should be able to see the options above and proceed with the instructions.
How to change the AOL Account password on a computer
- Visit “Aol.com” on browser
- Click “Login/Join”
- Enter “Username, Email or Phone Number”
- Click “Next”
- Prove you are not a “Robot”
- Click “Continue”
- Enter “Password”
- Click “Continue”
- Click “Settings”
- Click “Account Security”
- Click “Change Password”
- Enter “New Password”
- Click “Continue”
On your computer browser, whether Opera, Mozilla firefox, Google chrome, IE, etc, the above option works on all computers including desktops, laptops, Mac, etc. Once you visit the AOL link, you are ready to proceed with the instructions above.
How to Reset AOL Mail Password
- Visit “Aol.com”
- Click “Login/Join”
- Enter “Username, Email or Phone Number”
- Click “Next”
- Prove you are not a “Robot”
- Click “Continue”
- Click “Forgot Password”
- Click “Yes, send me code”
- Enter “Verification Code”
- Click “Verify”
- Enter “New Password”
- Verify “New Password”
- Click “Continue”
The verification message is sent to your AOL account registered phone number. You must be having access to that number before attempting to reset a forgotten AOL mail password.
Final Word
The process of changing and resetting the AOL account password is very easy on your computer browser or phone app. All you need is to follow the few instructions in order to regain access to your account. Remember, by updating my AOL account password, you are automatically signed out of all currently logged-in devices. This means that if someone was logged in without your authorization, they will be signed out instantly after you change your password.
