AOL sign up and log in: How to create an AOL email account?

Getting the right email account can be difficult, as there’s a lot to consider, from the quality of spam filters to the interface appearance.

AOL is one of the more popular free options out there.

The email service is sometimes referred to as AIM Mail which stands for AOL Instant Messenger.

Here is a step-by-step guide to creating your own AOL email account.

How do I create an AOL email account?

Start by visiting the main AOL page.

Click Login / Join in the upper right hand corner.

Click Sign up at the bottom of the screen.

You will then be asked to enter and submit the personal information, including your name, username, date of birth and location.

How do I manage my username and password?

AOL makes it a breeze to get help with common username and password issues.

Your password gives you access to your AOL account and services and should be like a fingerprint—uniquely yours.

It is important to update your password regularly.

Start the process by signing in to your account security page.

Then click Change password.

Next, enter the new password you’d like to use in both the New password and Confirm new password fields.

Then click Continue to confirm and then you are ready.

Top tips for creating a strong password:

A strong password is your first line of defence against intruders and imposters.

Bear these ideas in mind when creating or updating your password.

Use unique words – don’t use obvious words like “password”.

Have 12 or more characters if possible, as longer passwords are more stronger.

Avoid obvious words, so don’t use personal information like your name, your AOL username or birthday.

Avoid sequences or repeated characters such as adjacent characters on your keyboard, like QWERTY.

And ensure a different password is used for each site, otherwise, someone acquiring one password could access all of your accounts.