How To Change Or Reset Your AOL Password In 2024

It's hard to believe that once upon a time, AOL was the biggest thing in home internet. Its iconic notification, "You've got mail," was music to the ears of millions of Americans in the 1990s and early 2000s, letting them know they'd just received a new email. Back then, for many internet pioneers, getting an email was a celebratory event, and hearing that alert was the highlight of their day. Given its popularity, the company seemed unstoppable. If you were around for the AOL phenomenon or heard about it in passing, you may have wondered, what ever happened to AOL? The answer is that AOL is still around and provides email and other web services as part of Yahoo! Inc.

Today, many people turn to Gmail and other free alternatives for their email needs, but AOL continues to have a loyal following. You need your AOL password to access all of the web portal's services. As with any email account you have, you'll want to change or reset your AOL password from time to time. There might be any number of reasons you'd want to do so, including forgetting your password or updating it to keep your account secure.

While we most often think about changing our passwords when we forget them, it's also a good idea to change them periodically to protect your accounts against cyber threats. You'll want to be sure you choose one that's not among the most commonly hacked passwords to make it difficult for someone to access your AOL account without your authorization. Follow these steps to change your password on your computer:

1. Go to the AOL security page and sign in.
2. Scroll down and click Change password under Account Access.
3. Enter a new password and click continue.

After completing these steps, a pop-up notification will appear on your screen, letting you know your new password is active. Follow these steps to change your password on your mobile device:

1. Open the AOL app on your phone.
2. Tap More in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen.
3. Tap Settings.
4. Under Accounts & Security, tap Manage Accounts.
5. Enter your username.
6. Tap Forgot password? 
7. AOL will send a security code to the phone number on file.
8. Enter the security code and tap Next.
9. Tap Change password.
10. Enter a new password.

Once you've completed these steps, you'll return to the AOL app and will be able to access your email and other services.

If you've tried to log into your AOL account and can't remember your password, resetting it is a straightforward process. In the future, you should consider using a password manager to help you select strong passwords and keep track of them. Follow these steps to reset a forgotten AOL password from a web browser:

1. Open the web browser of your choice and go to AOL's Sign-in Helper.
2. Log into your account with your AOL email address, mobile number, or recovery phone number or email address.
3. AOL will prompt you to verify your account using the phone number you have on file.
4. Click Send code to receive a verification code to sign into your account.
5. Enter the code you received via SMS and click Next.
6. Enter your new password on the Create a new password screen and click Continue.

If you've completed these steps correctly, you'll be taken to a screen that says Success! with a green checkmark. You can now sign into your AOL account.