How to Transfer Emails from Office 365 to AOL Easily

Written By Loic Traves
Approved By Mithilesh Tata
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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User Query: Yesterday, I needed to urgently transfer my Emails from Office 365 to AOL. But I didn’t know how to do the same. Can anyone suggest a reliable and quick way to perform the migration without any data loss?

Overview: Yesterday, while searching for ways to transfer emails from Office 365 to AOL, I realized that many users (like the one above) often get stuck without a clear path forward. Losing data and wasting hours on a confusing process are the major concerns. That’s why this blog is written differently, as it doesn’t just provide you with one method but explains both: a manual and automated approach using ConverterTools Office 365 Converter, which makes the migration a secure and effortless process. Reaching the end of this write-up, you’ll know the whole process without any confusion.

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Why Choose AOL over Office 365?

Reasons	Office 365	AOL
Ease of Use	Feature-rich but complex for non-technical users	Simple, beginner-friendly interface
Security	Advanced security, but needs setup	Built-in spam filters and protection
Storage	Limited storage based on the plan	Unlimited email storage
Cost	Paid subscription required	Free email service
Best For	Businesses, professionals, and advanced needs	Personal use, casual emailing

Considering the advantages of the AOL email client, it seems beneficial to perform Office 365 to AOL Migration. For that, just go through the simple step-by-step tutorial provided below.

How to Transfer Emails from Office 365 to AOL

There is a large variety of methods available to move Office 365 Mailbox to AOL Account.But here, we will discuss the two most secure and simple ones. You can pick either of the methods as per your requirement and convenience. And, follow the steps provided carefully, for the best results.

Method 1: Migrate Office 365 to AOL Mail using MS Outlook

You can simply shift your AOL emails to Office 365 by first configuring AOL in Microsoft Outlook and then exporting the data into a PST file. That PST file can later be imported into your Office 365 account. Just follow the guide below carefully:

Start Outlook 2016 or 2019 on your computer.
Then, click on File and select the Add Account option to begin.
Simply, input your AOL email address when asked.
Pick the Advanced Options as required and select the manual setup option.
There, you have to pick IMAP as the account type and press Connect.
Adjust your AOL IMAP server settings for both incoming and outgoing mail.
Once the account syncs successfully, you have to export your AOL mailbox to a PST file.
Now, upload the PST file into your Office 365 account using either Microsoft’s network upload feature or the drive shipping service.

Method 2: Simple and Safe Method to Transfer Emails from Office 365 to AOL

ConverterTools Office 365 Converter is one of the most used software nowadays to migrate Office 365 to AOL Mail. With the software, you can quickly move Office 365 Mailbox to AOL Account without worrying about any data loss. This software can perform the complete migration process without affecting the data integrity or directory structure. Along with AOL, it also allows you to migrate Office 365 to iCloud, IMAP, Thunderbird, and various other platforms. You can manage your work more efficiently using the advanced features provided. To ensure that there is no data loss, follow the steps below carefully.

Easy guide to Transfer Emails from Office 365 to AOL

Run the Office 365 Converter and click on the Backup option.

Then, hit the Continue button to move further.

After that, input your valid Office 365 credentials( email and password ) to sign in.

Among the primary mailbox, Online archive, and public folder, choose the one you want.

Next, select the desired files you want to migrate and press Next.

Then, under Save/Backup/Migrate, pick IMAP and sign in with your AOL credentials.

Lastly, you can use built-in filters if you need & press Backup.

Conclusion

As you have read the entire blog, by this time, you would have understood both the solutions available to transfer Emails from Office 365 to AOL. The automated solution is quick and can perform the migration without any data loss. Whereas the manual method takes you long hours to complete, and is prone to errors. You can choose either of the two methods as per your choice.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q.1 Can I forward new Office 365 emails to AOL automatically?

Ans. Yes. Office 365 allows you to set up automatic forwarding rules so that all new emails are delivered to your AOL account. You can configure this directly from the Outlook web settings under “Mail Forwarding.”

Q.2 Can I keep my Office 365 mailbox active after moving to AOL?

Ans. Absolutely. Moving or forwarding emails to AOL does not deactivate your Office 365 mailbox. You can still use Office 365 for sending, receiving, or storing emails while also accessing the forwarded ones in AOL.

Q.3 Will contacts and calendar items also move to AOL?

Ans. Yes, using the above-mentioned ConverterTools Office 365 Converter, you can move your contacts and calendar items to AOL.

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About The Author:

Loic Traves

Loic Traves is a seasoned technical expert who has helped thousands of clients with Microsoft Outlook and various cloud-based email platforms. He enjoys writing about email client backups and migration processes. Passionate about supporting users in need, he strives to provide the latest insights, clear explanations, and practical, user-friendly solutions.