To recover your AOL email password, follow these steps:
1. Open your preferred web browser and go to the AOL homepage (aol.com).
2. On the AOL homepage, click on the “Sign in” option. This will take you to the AOL sign-in page.
3. On the sign-in page, enter your AOL username or email address in the provided field and click on the “Next” button.
4. On the next page, you will be prompted to enter your password. Since you have forgotten your password, click on the “Forgot password?” link below the password field.
5. This will take you to the AOL password recovery page. Here, you will be presented with a few options to verify your identity and reset your password. The available options may vary depending on your account settings and recovery information.
6. The first option is usually to verify your account by entering your recovery email address or phone number associated with your AOL account. If you have access to the recovery email or phone number, select the appropriate option and follow the on-screen instructions to receive a verification code or link.
7. If you don’t have access to the recovery email or phone number, you can select the second option, which is to answer your security question. This option will require you to correctly answer the security question you set up when creating your AOL account.
8. If you can’t remember the answer to your security question or if it doesn’t work, you can try the third option, which is to verify your identity by providing some account information. This may include details like your name, date of birth, and other information associated with your account.
9. Once you have successfully verified your identity, you will be able to reset your password. Choose a strong and unique password that you haven’t used before to enhance the security of your account.
10. After setting a new password, click on the “Continue” button to confirm the changes. You will then be able to sign in to your AOL account using your new password.
It’s essential to remember the importance of keeping your password secure and regularly updating it to minimize the risk of unauthorized access to your AOL account. Additionally, consider enabling two-factor authentication for an extra layer of security.