The initial step is to download and install GainTools AOL Backup Tool on your Windows system.
![download AOL backup tool](../../images/screenshot/backup/aol/download-cloud-backup-tool.webp)
Choose AOL account and provide username & password to connect with the desired account.
![select AOL imap server login](../../images/screenshot/backup/aol/select-imap-server-login.webp)
Choose a particular folder of AOL or complete mailbox folders.
![choose AOL folder backup](../../images/screenshot/backup/aol/choose-folder-backup.webp)
Choose an appropriate file format in which you want to save AOL emails.
![choose output option](../../images/screenshot/backup/aol/choose-output-option.webp)
Hit the Browse button and choose a location to save the backup data.
![select output location](../../images/screenshot/backup/aol/select-output-location.webp)
Click Generate Now to start the backup process.
![click generate now](../../images/screenshot/backup/aol/click-generate-now.webp)