{"id":5355,"date":"2026-10-01T08:18:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T08:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/?p=5355"},"modified":"2026-10-01T08:21:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T08:21:46","slug":"how-to-migrate-aol-to-office-365-account-verified-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/how-to-migrate-aol-to-office-365-account-verified-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Migrate AOL to Office 365 Account &#8211; Verified Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Overview<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Migrating your emails from AOL to Microsoft 365 (Office 365) is one of the smartest moves you can make for security and productivity. But moving from AOL to Office 365 isn\u2019t just a simple &#8220;log in and move&#8221; operation\u2014it means bridging two distinct IMAP environments. Whether you choose a manual setup or an automated tool, a successful migration requires the right approach. Let&#8217;s first look at the key reasons to move from AOL to Office 365.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Why Do AOL Users Move from AOL to Office 365?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">AOL is excellent for small businesses and personal use. Microsoft 365 is a suitable choice for growing businesses because it is more than an email service provider. It lets you establish a professional brand identity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">AOL will work just like Yahoo and Gmail. Office 365 offers advanced cloud support by integrating email management with applications such as Word, Excel, Teams, and OneDrive.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Office 365 supports work collaboration features by offering shared calendars, contacts, and other Microsoft 365 services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With Office 365, it becomes easy to centralize email management.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The data security features of Office 365 are advanced. It helps keep your data secure and private.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Important Points Before AOL to Office 365 Migration<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Regardless of the method<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> you <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">choose to<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> import AOL to Office 365, you need to follow <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">some important points<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The foremost is creating<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> an app password for AOL because your regular AOL password will not work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is always wise to keep a backup of all important emails because data can be missing or lose its quality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is better to separate large attachments and move them slowly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Keep your internet connection active and fast. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If it is unstable, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">data<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> can <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">be lost<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/blog\/aol-to-gmail-migration\">How to Migrate AOL Mail to Gmail<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>AOL IMAP &amp; SMTP Server Settings<\/h2>\n<p>As you have decided to move data from AOL to MS Office 365, the first step is the IMAP server settings.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Incoming Mail (IMAP)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 144px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px;\"><strong>Setting <\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px;\"><strong>Value <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px;\"><strong>IMAP Server <\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px;\">imap.aol.com<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px;\"><strong>Port <\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px;\">993<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px;\"><strong>Security <\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px;\">SSL\/TLS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px;\"><strong>Username <\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px;\">Full AOL email address<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px;\"><strong>Password <\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px;\">AOL app password<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Outgoing Mail (SMTP)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 166px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Setting<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Value<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">SMTP Server<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px;\">smtp.aol.com<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Port<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px;\">465<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Alternative Port<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px;\">587 (STARTTLS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Security<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px;\">SSL\/TLS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 22px;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Username<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 22px;\">Full AOL email address<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Password<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px;\">AOL app password<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Note: <\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> is an important step because AOL will not allow you to use your regular password <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">while<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> connecting with<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">conversion software.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Create an AOL App Password &#8211; Step by Step<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This is an important step when you have a plan to move AOL to Office 365 successfully.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With your regular password, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">access<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> your AOL account <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> then open Account Security by clicking the icon.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1.png\" alt=\"Sign-In AOL with Verizon Id\" width=\"1841\" height=\"888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1.png 1841w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1-1024x494.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1-768x370.png 768w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1-1536x741.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1841px) 100vw, 1841px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Next, click on the Account Security Option.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5334\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2.png\" alt=\"Go Account Security\" width=\"1280\" height=\"638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2-1024x510.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2-768x383.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Once there, locate the App Password section, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">press<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Generate app password and then the Get Started If Prompted button.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3.png\" alt=\"Press Generate App Password\" width=\"1280\" height=\"638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3-1024x510.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3-768x383.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Provide an app name; we name it Test to easily identify it.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5336\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/4.png\" alt=\"Provide Name\" width=\"645\" height=\"695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/4.png 645w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/4-278x300.png 278w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Then, click Generate Password. AOL will automatically create a code password. Copy that password into Notepad.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/5.png\" alt=\"Copy App Password\" width=\"388\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/5.png 388w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/5-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 388px) 100vw, 388px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Migrate AOL to Office 365 Account &#8211; Using Desktop Outlook- A Manual Solution<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Since AOL is a web-based application, you require the Desktop Outlook app to transfer your data. Follow the given steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Open the Microsoft Outlook Desktop App on your system.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5356\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1.png\" alt=\"Open Desktop Outlook\" width=\"743\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1-1024x537.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1-1536x805.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 743px) 100vw, 743px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Click on File in the top-left corner, and then select Add Account.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1-1.png\" alt=\"Add AOL Account in Outlook\" width=\"748\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1-1.png 500w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1-1-300x120.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Enter your full AOL email address, click on Advanced options, check the box for &#8220;Let me set up my account manually&#8221;, and click Connect.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5359\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2.png\" alt=\"Enter AOL Details\" width=\"698\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2.png 500w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2-300x120.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Choose IMAP as the account type, and enter the correct server settings (Incoming: imap.aol.com on port 993; Outgoing: smtp.aol.com on port 465).<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3.png\" alt=\"Choose IMAP and Set Server Settings\" width=\"623\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3.png 500w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3-300x120.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 623px) 100vw, 623px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Enter your AOL App Password (the 16-character password generated from your AOL account security settings) and click Connect.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5361\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7.png\" alt=\"Enter App Password\" width=\"509\" height=\"574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7.png 708w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7-266x300.png 266w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Once your AOL account is listed in the left-hand panel, add your Office 365 account to the same Outlook app using the same File &gt; Add Account method<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This allows you to view both mailboxes simultaneously inside the Desktop Outlook app, enabling you to easily drag and drop your AOL mail folders directly into your Office 365 account.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Limitation of Manual Method<\/h3>\n<p>If you are using the Desktop Outlook app manual method to move or migrate AOL emails to Microsoft 365\/Office 365, The recommended manual solution is popular mainly because it is a cost-effective method. However, there are some disadvantages of this solution as well that one must be aware of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remember, this is not an automated server-to-server migration. You need the Desktop Outlook app assistance to transfer data locally.<\/li>\n<li>If you have a requirement to export data in bulk, we strongly recommend finding a reliable automated solution instead of this manual method because dragging and dropping massive archives can take time. Hence, it can be a time-consuming process.<\/li>\n<li>While data usually moves accurately, large folder trees may occasionally require reorganisation. There can sometimes be minor data mismanagement if not monitored closely.<\/li>\n<li>If you run an organisation where migration of several AOL accounts is required, this manual method is a poor choice. This is because of manual oversight, potential missing data, and the time-consuming individual setup.<\/li>\n<li>Last but not least, this manual method will not provide you with detailed automated audit logs and error reports. It means you have to manually verify your folders to check for any skipped or missing data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Direct Solution to Migrate AOL to Office 365\/M365 Account<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to direct solutions, you have a range of options to choose from. One of them is the <strong>Softaken <a href=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/imap-to-office-365-migration\">IMAP to Offic 365 Migration Tool<\/a><\/strong>. This server-to-server converter allows unlimited conversion of AOL data into an Office 365 account. This professional solution enables you to connect any two IMAP accounts if you know their credentials. This is a single, independent program, so you don\u2019t need any additional tools. During conversion, you only need to ensure that the internet connection is stable. Individuals and professionals can find this program a reliable alternative.<\/p>\n<h3>Steps to Migrate Data from AOL to O365<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After installing the app, launch it on your Windows laptop.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/download-and-run-software.png\" alt=\"Download and Run Softaken IMAP to Office 365 Migration Tool\" width=\"641\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/download-and-run-software.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/download-and-run-software-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/download-and-run-software-1024x533.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/download-and-run-software-768x400.png 768w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/download-and-run-software-1536x800.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Provide<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the target AOL account credentials, including host and port details, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and press<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the \u201cAuthenticate Me\u201d button.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/enter-aol-details.png\" alt=\"enter-aol-details\" width=\"643\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/enter-aol-details.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/enter-aol-details-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/enter-aol-details-1024x533.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/enter-aol-details-768x400.png 768w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/enter-aol-details-1536x800.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Get a preview of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the uploaded data in <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">its<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> preview box.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> It displays the source mailbox, emails in tabular format and a separate box to view emails, attachments, and headers.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5346\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3-1.png\" alt=\"Preview Data\" width=\"1702\" height=\"993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3-1.png 1702w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3-1-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3-1-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3-1-768x448.png 768w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3-1-1536x896.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1702px) 100vw, 1702px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Provide<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the target Office 365 AC credentials <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> then click the \u201cAuthenticate Me\u201d tab.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/login-office365-account.png\" alt=\"login-office365-account\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/login-office365-account.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/login-office365-account-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/login-office365-account-1024x535.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/login-office365-account-768x401.png 768w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/login-office365-account-1536x802.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Filter the data by sender, date, or size. You can also deselect folders that you want to avoid. In the \u201cAdvanced \u00a0Migration Settings,\u201d you can filter data by date and mailbox.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/filter-data.png\" alt=\"filter-data\" width=\"1147\" height=\"964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/filter-data.png 1147w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/filter-data-300x252.png 300w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/filter-data-1024x861.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/filter-data-768x645.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1147px) 100vw, 1147px\" \/> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Choose a folder in the \u201cOffice 365 account\u201d to save data or create a new folder to save data. Finally, press the \u201cMigration\u201d tab to start the process.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5367\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/start-migration.png\" alt=\"Start Migration\" width=\"1078\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/start-migration.png 1078w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/start-migration-300x252.png 300w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/start-migration-1024x859.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/start-migration-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1078px) 100vw, 1078px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Desktop Outlook vs. Direct Automated Method<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When comparing the manual Desktop Outlook approach with a direct automated solution, several key operational differences become clear:<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 144px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Feature<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Desktop Outlook (Manual)<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Direct Automated Method<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Speed &amp; Volume<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Slow and manual drag-and-drop handles large mailboxes poorly.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Fast and best for bulk and unlimited data transfers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Data Integrity<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Prone to folder disorganisation or missing items if interrupted.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Preserves exact folder hierarchy, formatting, and attachments.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Advanced Filters<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Requires manual sorting after moving.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Built-in filters for date ranges, size, and excluding junk\/drafts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Effort Required<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Requires constant supervision and manual verification<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Automated server-to-server process with status logs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Best Suited For<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Personal users with minimal emails.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Businesses and large-scale migrations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>We have discussed two solutions for AOL to Office 365 conversion. The indirect method is a suitable choice for limited conversions where quality is not an issue. The direct method is the better alternative if batch conversion and accurate conversion are required. The Softaken AOL to Office 365 Converter app has a free trial option. Install it on your Windows system to assess whether the app meets your requirements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Will Migrating my AOL Account to Office 365 Delete My Emails from AOL?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you use Outlook Desktop, it <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">will not<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> delete the original emails from your AOL account <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">automatically<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Similarly, the automated tool will copy\/import emails. It will not delete the original emails from AOL.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How Long does it take to Migrate an AOL Account to Office 365?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The manual method can be time-consuming, while the professional tool supports fast migration. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, the direct method takes <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a certain amount of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> time depending on how many items you want to export, the size of attachments, and other <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">parameters<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Do I Need an App Password to Migrate from AOL to Office 365?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In both cases (direct and indirect), you need an app password to export data from AOL to Office 365.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview Migrating your emails from AOL to Microsoft 365 (Office 365) is one of the smartest moves you can make for security and productivity. 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