How to Import PST to AOL Mail without Outlook? Know All Answers Here!

AOL is a highly advanced web-based emailing service provider, which is also known as AIM Mail. Since it’s a cloud-based service, one can access their data from any-where and from any device. Therefore, many users prefer it over using a desktop-based email client. And many times, users get stuck in a situation when they need to access their desktop-based emails in AOL Mail. One such situation can be where a user has PST file (extracted from MS Outlook) which he/she wants to import in AOL Mail account, as discussed in the following query :

Hi, I have been using MS Outlook for the last five years and have saved its entire data in PST file, just to keep my data safe. Recently I bought a MacBook Pro and am using AOL Mail Account for my business needs. However, a few days ago, I needed to import my PST files to my current AOL Mail account, for my business purpose, and started searching for some easy and quick method for the same. I am still on the hunt as I haven’t found any suitable solution to import PST to AOL Mail Server. If you have any, then please suggest ASAP.

– Thanks, Emma James

How do I Import Email into AOL Account from PST File without Outlook ? Do it With Professional Solution

For importing Outlook PST file to AOL Mail account, the possible solution is using a professional utility. For instance, MacMister PST Converter is one such application that provides simple and accurate solution to import PST to AOL account without Outlook. Its simple GUI is handy for both technical and non-technical users and it also supports accurate data transfer from PST files to AOL Mail account. PST to AOL Mail Tool also provides batch option for uploading unlimited PST files to AOL mail user account directly. The software also lets you move only selective emails from PST files to AIM Mail Server. Now let’s find out step by step procedure to import Outlook PST to AOL IMAP Server, as given below :

• First download MacMister PST Converter

• Now add PST files using Add Files/Add Folder button. You can also remove unwanted PST files using Remove/Remove All button.

• The software will now start loading PST files and further shows its data in tree like structure. Tick/untick the required checkboxes for importing selected PST files to AOL account and then click on Next button

• From the Select Saving Options Menu, choose IMAP as the desired option

• Enter your AOL email account credentials along with IMAP host and Port Number. Then click on Export button.

• The software will now start the process to import PST to AOL Mail account and also shows live status progress report

• Once the process is finished, a new message window opens showing “Conversion completed” message

Method II – Import PST Emails to AOL Mail Manually with Outlook

To manually move PST email data backup to AIM Mail account, you need to have MS Outlook installed in your system. Next you need to configure your AOL mail account in MS Outlook, which is a two stage process :

Stage 1 : Create app password in AOL account for third party utility

• Login to your AOL account by providing your login credentials.
• Go to AOL profile & choose Account Info option.
• Select Account Security & press Generate App Password.
• Select Outlook Desktop & tap on Generate option.
• Copy this newly generated app password & save it for future use.

Stage 2 :  Configure AOL Mail user account in MS Outlook

• Open Outlook on your machine
• From the Apple Menu bar, go to Tools >> Accounts >> Add Account
• Click on Email Account and fill your AOL Mail account login details, as prompted
  • Email address, password (enter newly generated app password that was just created in stage-I), user name
  • Choose IMAP in Type option
  • Incoming Mail Server : imap.aol.com, Port : 993
  • Outgoing Mail Server : smtp.aol.com, Port : 465
• Click on Add Account button
• Next tap on More Options >> Choose Use Incoming Server info option for Authentication and click on OK button

Import PST file in Newly Configured AOL account using MS Outlook

• Open Outlook for Mac and go to File >> Import
• Select the option Outlook for Windows archive file (.pst) >> Continue
• Navigate to the location to select PST file on local hard drive and then tap on Import
• After completion of process, click Finish
• The imported PST items will show in navigation pane displayed under On My Computer
• Now Select all your email messages in PST file and drag them to your AOL inbox or any other folder.
• Wait until all the changes have been synchronised with your AOL account

Conclusion

In this article we have tried to provide best possible methods to import PST to AOL Mail. You can choose any method as per your requirements and resolve your “How do I import email into AOL account from Outlook PST files” and related issues. If you want to use manual method, then first make sure to read all its limitations. Similarly, if you want to go with professional solution, then first check its efficiency using its free demo edition. Using free trial tool, you can import first 25 emails per PST file to AOL Mail, without any charges.