How to Delete an AOL Email Account

By Abby •  Updated: 05/21/20 •  2 min read
How to delete an AOL account

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Don’t want to use your AOL account anymore? You might want to delete your AOL email account permanently. In this article, we will teach you to close your AOL account. 

What happens when your delete your AOL account

Closing your AOL email account will delete all your data and content, including your emails and email folders. 

Note: You cannot delete your AOL account using the AOL mobile app, you’ll require a web browser.

How to permanently close your AOL account

  1. Visit AOL’s Account Deletion page. 
  2. Log into your account using your account’s credentials.
    sign in to AOL
  3. Click on the Continue delete my account button.
    click on Continue delete my account
  4. Enter your email address and click on Yes, terminate this account.
    Click Yes, terminate this account
  5. Click on Got it. Now, your account is scheduled for deletion.
    click Got it

Don’t sign back into your account, and your account will be permanently deleted. 

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How to reactivate your AOL account

If you have changed up your mind on permanently deleting your account, you can reactivate it by signing in back to your account and verify your information within the 30 days of your account closure. If your account was registered in Australia, NewZealand, or India, you have a hold period for 90 days. And for Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Brazil is 180 days. 

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