From your inbox, click on "options" (top right corner), and select "Settings" from the dropdown.
Select "Accounts" on the left, and click "Change your password" on the right.
Enter your current password for confirmation in the new window and click "Sign In".
If asked to do so, answer the security question on the right and click "Continue".
Under "Username Options" (on the right), click "Change Password".
Enter your new, case-sensitive password - at least 6 characters long, and no longer than 16.
Tip: longer passwords are harder to guess by hackers; make sure to include a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, symbols, and numbers for even greater security.
Confirm it by re-typing it in the next text field, and click on the "Save" button.
AOL will give you a confirmation message - your new password takes effect immediately.
Tip: also update your password in email programs you use to check your AOL messages!