Close hotmail account permanently

To close a Hotmail account permanently, you'll need to follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the Microsoft Account Settings

1. Sign in to your Hotmail account using your email address and password.
2. Click on your profile picture or initials in the top right corner of the page.
3. Click on "View account" from the dropdown menu.
4. Scroll down to the "Account" section and click on "Account settings".
5. Click on "Close account" at the bottom of the page.
6. Enter your password to confirm that you want to close the account.
7. Click on "Close account" again to confirm.

Method 2: Using the Microsoft Support Website

1. Go to the Microsoft Support website (www.support.microsoft.com).
2. Sign in with your Microsoft account credentials (your Hotmail email address and password).
3. Click on "Account" from the top menu.
4. Click on "Close account" from the dropdown menu.
5. Follow the prompts to confirm that you want to close the account.

Method 3: Using the Outlook.com Website

1. Go to the Outlook.com website (www.outlook.com).
2. Sign in with your Hotmail email address and password.
3. Click on your profile picture or initials in the top right corner of the page.
4. Click on "View account" from the dropdown menu.
5. Scroll down to the "Account" section and click on "Close account" at the bottom of the page.
6. Enter your password to confirm that you want to close the account.
7. Click on "Close account" again to confirm.

What happens after you close your Hotmail account?

• Your email address will no longer be active, and you won't be able to access your account.
• Any emails in your inbox, drafts, and sent items will be deleted.
• Your contacts and calendar events will be deleted.
• Any subscriptions or services linked to your Hotmail account will be cancelled.
• Your account will be permanently deleted, and you won't be able to recover it.

Before closing your Hotmail account, make sure to:

• Export any important emails or data you want to keep.
• Update any services or subscriptions linked to your Hotmail account.
• Inform anyone who may need to contact you using your Hotmail email address.

Remember that closing a Hotmail account is permanent, and you won't be able to recover it. Make sure you're certain before proceeding.