Cancel hotmail live account
To cancel a Hotmail (now Outlook.com) account, you'll need to follow these steps:
Method 1: Cancel through the Outlook.com website
- Sign in to your Outlook.com account.
- Click on your profile picture or initials in the top right corner of the page.
- Click on "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll down to the "Account" section.
- Click on "Account settings" or "Manage account".
- 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).
- Sign in with your Microsoft account (your Hotmail/Outlook.com email address and password).
- Click on "Account" from the top menu.
- Click on "Cancel account" from the dropdown menu.
- Follow the prompts to confirm that you want to cancel your account.
Method 3: Cancel through the Microsoft Account website
- Go to the Microsoft Account website (account.microsoft.com).
- Sign in with your Microsoft account (your Hotmail/Outlook.com email address and password).
- Click on "Security" from the top menu.
- Click on "Account actions" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on "Cancel account" from the dropdown menu.
- 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 account will also cancel any associated services, such as Outlook.com, OneDrive, or Skype.
- If you're canceling a family account, you'll need to cancel each individual account separately.
- 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 (Outlook.com) account.