Delete my account hotmail
To delete your Hotmail account, you'll need to follow these steps:
Method 1: Delete account through Microsoft Account settings
- Go to the Microsoft Account settings page: https://account.microsoft.com
- Sign in with your Hotmail email address and password.
- Click on your profile picture or initials in the top right corner, then select "Account" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on "Security" from the menu on the left.
- Scroll down to the "Account actions" section and click on "Delete account".
- Enter your password to confirm and click "Delete account".
Method 2: Delete account through Hotmail website
- Go to the Hotmail website: www.hotmail.com
- Sign in with your Hotmail email address and password.
- Click on the gear icon in the top right corner, then select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on "Account" from the menu on the left.
- Scroll down to the "Account actions" section and click on "Delete account".
- Enter your password to confirm and click "Delete account".
Important notes:
- Before deleting your account, make sure you have saved any important emails or data you want to keep.
- Deleting your Hotmail account will also delete all associated data, including contacts, calendar events, and files stored in OneDrive.
- If you're using a Hotmail account for a Microsoft service like Outlook, Office, or Xbox, you'll need to update those services to use a different email address.
- If you're having trouble deleting your account, you can contact Microsoft support for assistance.
Remember to be cautious when deleting your account, as it's a permanent action that cannot be undone.