Cancel hotmail accounts
To cancel a Hotmail account, you'll need to follow these steps:
Method 1: Cancel through the Outlook.com website
- Go to the Outlook.com website (www.outlook.com) and sign in to your Hotmail account.
- Click on your profile picture or initials in the top right corner of the page, then select "View account" from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll down to the "Account" section and click on "Account settings".
- Click on "Cancel account" at the bottom of the page.
- Confirm that you want to cancel your account by clicking "Yes, cancel my account".
Method 2: Cancel through the Microsoft Support website
- Go to the Microsoft Support website (www.support.microsoft.com) and sign in with your Microsoft account (which is your Hotmail account).
- Click on "Account" at the top of the page, then select "Account settings".
- Scroll down to the "Account" section and click on "Cancel account".
- Follow the prompts to confirm that you want to cancel your account.
Method 3: Cancel through the Windows Live account management page
- Go to the Windows Live account management page (account.live.com) and sign in with your Microsoft account (which is your Hotmail account).
- Click on "Account actions" at the top of the page, then select "Cancel account".
- Follow the prompts to confirm that you want to cancel your account.
Important notes:
- Before canceling your account, make sure you have saved any important emails or data you want to keep.
- Canceling your Hotmail account will also cancel any associated services, such as Outlook.com, Skype, or OneDrive.
- If you're canceling a family member's account, you'll need to have their permission and follow the same steps as above.
- If you're having trouble canceling your account, you can contact Microsoft Support for assistance.
Remember to take a moment to review your account settings and ensure that you're prepared to cancel your Hotmail account.