Close hotmail email account

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

Method 1: Close the account through the Outlook.com settings

1. Sign in to your Hotmail account at outlook.com.
2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner of the page.
3. Select "View all Outlook settings" from the dropdown menu.
4. Scroll down to the "Accounts" section and click on "Your account".
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: Close the account through the Microsoft Support website

1. Go to the Microsoft Support website and sign in with your Hotmail account credentials.
2. Click on "Account" and then "Close account" from the dropdown menu.
3. Follow the prompts to confirm that you want to close the account.
4. Enter your password to confirm that you want to close the account.
5. Click on "Close account" again to confirm.

Important notes:

• Before closing your account, make sure to transfer any important emails or contacts to a new email account.
• Closing your Hotmail account will also close any associated Microsoft services, such as Skype or OneDrive.
• If you're using a Microsoft account (e.g., @outlook.com, @live.com, or @hotmail.com) for other services, you'll need to update those services to use a different email address.
• If you're having trouble closing your account, you can contact Microsoft Support for assistance.

Remember to take a few minutes to review your account settings and transfer any important data before closing your Hotmail account.