How Do I Reset My Password with Aol?

AOL Mail Password Reset Procedure

How Do I Reset My Password with Aol?

As with many websites, AOL has moved away from password recovery. Instead, it offers a password reset option as a more secure approach. AOL has developed easy procedures to do so. They are updated occasionally but generally entail similar steps.

1. Go to the AOL Mail Sign in page.

2. Enter your AOL username.

3. Select Sign in.

4. Choose I forgot my password.

5. Enter your username.

6. Select Next.

7. Enter the phone number associated with your account, which you entered when you created the account.

8. Select Next.

9. To verify your identity, AOL requires you to enter a verification code. Choose either Yes, text me a verification code or Call me with a verification code.

10. Make a note of the verification code you received in the text message or phone call.

11. Enter the verification code, then select Verify.

12. Enter the new password you'd like to use.

13. Select Save.

14. Log in to your AOL Mail account using your new password.

Tips for Creating Secure Passwords

As you reset your AOL Mail password, keep in mind these tips:

• Avoid using anything obvious, such as 123456 or mypassword.

• The longer the password, the more secure it is.

• Don't use letters that are next to each other on the keyboard or that follow an obvious pattern, such as the four corners of the phone keypad.

• Don't use the same password that you use on another site. Make each password for each site unique.

• Don't build a password on personal details such as birthdates, addresses, and phone numbers.

• Change your password from time to time.