How to Download AOL Gold for Existing Members: Step-by-Step Guide

Given the enthusiastic demand for AOL Gold, current AOL users needn't sign up for a new account to benefit from superb features that come along with the software. In fact, existing AOL members can seamlessly access AOL Gold through a download. This article offers a comprehensive step-by-step guide on how to download AOL Gold for existing members.

To begin, navigate to the My Benefits page, which is accessible via the AOL.com homepage. Once there, look for the link to ‘Download or Upgrade to AOL Desktop Gold’. Click the link to proceed to the next page.

Next, sign in with your username/screen name. Then, click on the Download Now button to start the download. Depending on the internet speed, the download may take a few minutes to complete. Nevertheless, be sure to wait until the download is complete before proceeding further.

Once the download is complete, click on ‘Run’. This will initiate the installation process and the setup wizard window will appear. Follow the setup wizard instructions to properly install the application. However, be sure to select the recommended settings from the setup wizard, instead of the custom options.

When prompted, sign in with your username and password. Additionally, in case the prompt does not appear, manually type in ‘aol.com’ in the address bar of the application and hit ‘Enter’. Now, sign in with your username and password to access AOL Gold.

When done, you can look around the application to get familiar with the UI. Remember, the main dashboard of the application will have the inbox, a search window, and quick access buttons to news, weather, and solutions (help). Along with them, there will be several other features including the parental control settings, toolbar, and the content that was already existing in the prior version.

Now that the download, installation, and setup process of AOL Gold for existing members is complete, you’re good to go! Enjoy all the features that you’ve been missing until now. In case of any further assistance, contact the technical support team who will be more than happy to help!