Read and understand the termination information before continuing with the cancellation process.

SelectContinue Delete My Accountto terminate your AOL or AIM Mail account.

On the confirmation screen, slide in your AOL or AIM Mail email address.

Continue delete my account button in AOL

SelectYes, Terminate This Accountto proceed.

Wait until a notice appears informing you that your account has been deactivated and scheduled for cancellation.

SelectGot Itto complete the cancellation.

Yes, terminate this account button on AOL

Deleting the accountpermanently removes your username and access to your account.

The hold period for accounts registered in Australia, India, or New Zealand is 90 days.

The hold period for accounts registered in Brazil, Hong Kong, or Taiwan is 180 days.

Got it button in AOL

you could reactivate these accounts within the hold period.

Log into your AOL or AIM Mail account with your old user name and password.

If prompted, enter a text verification code orCAPTCHA testto continue signing in.

Continue button after sign in on AOL

Set a new password by typing it into theNew Passwordfield and reentering it into theConfirm New Passwordfield.

SelectContinueto complete the recovery and access your email account.

Your folders, contacts, and calendar events will also be available.

Password field on AOL