Can you still log into AOL Instant Messenger?

Ever since AIM was discontinued back in December of 2017, AIM users can no longer access the instant messenger by simply signing into their Aim.com mail accounts or their AOL Mail accounts. Click on Sign In to sign in to your AIM account.

Does AOL still have a buddy list?

Since it’s no longer affiliated with AOL, there is no access to old buddy lists or messages. However, there is an opportunity for you to snag the username you always dreamed of having. Or, in the name of nostalgia, you can sign-up using your old credentials before someone else takes it.

How do I find my old AIM buddy list?

If you’re still SOL, member services can help you out at 1-800-827-6364. Once you make it in, you’ll see your buddy list docked on the lefthand side of the page. It’s organized just as you left it.

How do I retrieve old AOL instant messages?

How to Recover Old AIM Conversations

  1. Launch AIM on your computer and log into your account with your username and password.
  2. Click the “View” option in the main menu bar of the application.
  3. Click “Show Logs” in the options that appear. Choose the “Buddy” name to recover old conversations that took place with that buddy.

Are AOL and AIM email the same?

1. AOL is a company, while AIM is a software, developed and maintained by AOL. AOL is short for America Online, a corporate internet service provider (ISP). AIM is the initials of AOL Instant Messenger, a cross platform instant messaging program.

Can you still chat on AOL?

AOL has made the decision to shut down AOL Chat Rooms, which are currently only available to AOL Desktop Gold subscribers. No, the only thing being decommissioned is Chat Rooms. All other features of AOL Desktop Gold will continue to function normally.

Can I read my old AIM messages?

The answer is yes as long as you or your buddy never disabled the option to save a copy of your chats. You also need to be able to sign in to your old account. Note that images and files are not saved with the chat logs and must be manually saved.

Can you log into old AIM?

On December 15, 2017, AIM was discontinued. While AIM the instant messaging platform is no longer around, AOL’s mail service, sometimes called AIM Mail but officially called AOL Mail, is alive and well. You can login to AIM Mail here using your old AIM username or full AOL email address.

Why does my AOL email say AIM?

The poster was confused because the addresses were aol.com addresses that had successfully delivered in the past. When an AOL user abandons their account, AOL converts the account to a free aim.com address. That is why the aol.com addresses were getting the aim.com rejection.

How do I make an aim email?

Here’s how to sign up for an AIM screen name and to set up a profile:

  1. Go to AOL Instant Messenger and click on the link that says “Get a screen name.”
  2. Select “Create an account” and click continue.
  3. Type in your desired screen name and a password.
  4. Answer the security questions and click continue.

How do I sign into AOL Instant Messenger?

Signing into and using AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) used to be incredibly simple – you could simply sign in to your Aim.com email account, navigate to your AIM Mail inbox, and you could use AIM to talk to your contacts by locating them in the left pane. Unfortunately, that is the case no longer.

How to download old AOL AIM Instant Messenger contacts?

If you’re still SOL, member services can help you out at 1-800-827-6364. Once you make it in, you’ll see your buddy list docked on the lefthand side of the page. It’s organized just as you left it. You’ll be able to see if anyone on your BL is currently signed in… doing the same thing you’re doing, I guess?

Where can I Find my AOL AIM buddy list?

If you’re still SOL, member services can help you out at 1-800-827-6364. Once you make it in, you’ll see your buddy list docked on the lefthand side of the page.

When was the last time I used AOL Instant Messenger?

A lot has happened since the last time you logged into AOL Instant Messenger. Depending on your age, you’ve probably graduated middle school, high school, college… maybe even had a kid or two. But deep down, don’t you miss those heady days before smartphones and iMessaging?

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