AOL Mail is different from AOL's traditional e-mail program because it offers free web-based mail services to non-AOL subscribers. It means AOL Mail doesn't require special software and may be accessed on the web using standard browsers like Safari, Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc.

There are some attractive AOL plans that users can select – Date Secure by AOL, Complete by AOL, and Tech Plus by AOL.

How AOL Mail Works?

AOL Email Features

AOL Mail offers basic and advanced features to the users. Here are a number of the free features that users can enjoy:

A user can enter an equivalent credentials of his/her AOL account to log in to the AOL desktop gold account and games.

AOL Easy Transfer feature helps the users to import their contacts and old emails from other apps. By entering their old mail address and password, they will get their mails and contacts transferred into their new AOL account within 24 hours.

Advanced features include Panels – quick links that appear on the proper side of the mail screen and connect the users to other online services provided by AOL.

AIM Panel – It includes a Buddy list and allows the user to send IMs, and begin chat sessions.

Events Panel – it's connected to the calendar application and showcases the upcoming calendar events.

AOL Journal – it's a free blog service that comes with all AOL Mail accounts. Blog link provides direct access to AOL Journal where the user can write the topic , body, add relevant tags, save the blog, and publish it.

Below are a number of the features that users can avail as long as they need purchased their AOL account:

1. Users can get premium services like ID protection for better account security.

2. Data Secure by AOL Mail Login plan prevents the users from hackers and other threats on the web .

3. Flawless internet connectivity for AOL subscribers.

4. Users can get live technical support just in case any assistance is required.

5. AOL subscribers can enjoy safe web browsing as they become eligible to urge McAfee security.