Delete my hotmail email account

To delete your Hotmail email account, you'll need to follow these steps:

Note: Before you delete your account, make sure you've taken care of the following:

1. Backup your data: Download any important emails, contacts, or files you want to keep. You can use the "Export" feature in Outlook.com to export your data.
2. Close any open tabs: Make sure you're not logged in to your Hotmail account on any other devices or browsers.
3. Confirm you want to delete: Be sure you're ready to permanently delete your account, as this action cannot be undone.

Here's how to delete your Hotmail email account:

Method 1: Delete account through Outlook.com

1. Go to Outlook.com and sign in with your Hotmail email address and password.
2. Click on your profile picture or initials in the top right corner, then select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
3. Scroll down to the "Account" section and click on "Delete account."
4. Enter your password to confirm you want to delete your account.
5. Click "Delete" to confirm.

Method 2: Delete account through Microsoft Support

1. Go to the Microsoft Support website and sign in with your Hotmail email address and password.
2. Click on "Account" and then "Delete account."
3. Enter your password to confirm you want to delete your account.
4. Click "Delete" to confirm.

What happens after deletion

After you delete your Hotmail account:

• Your email address will no longer be active.
• You'll no longer receive emails or notifications.
• Any emails, contacts, or files associated with your account will be deleted.
• Your account will be permanently deleted, and you won't be able to recover it.

Remember to take care of any important emails, contacts, or files before deleting your account. If you're unsure about deleting your account, you can always contact Microsoft Support for assistance.