Hotmail email says inbox is full

Frustrating!

If your Hotmail email account says that your inbox is full, it's likely because you've reached the storage limit set by Microsoft. Here are some steps to help you free up space and resolve the issue:

  1. Check your email size: Large attachments or long emails can take up a lot of space. Try to reduce the size of your emails by:
    • Deleting large attachments or compressing them using tools like WinZip or 7-Zip.
    • Breaking up long emails into smaller, more manageable chunks.
  2. Delete unnecessary emails: Go through your inbox and delete any emails that are no longer needed or relevant. This will help free up space and declutter your inbox.
  3. Empty your trash and spam folders: Make sure to regularly empty your trash and spam folders to remove any deleted emails that are still taking up space.
  4. Use the "Large Folder" feature: Microsoft offers a "Large Folder" feature that allows you to store large files and emails in a separate folder. To access this feature:
    • Log in to your Hotmail account.
    • Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner.
    • Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
    • Click on "View all Outlook settings" at the bottom of the page.
    • Scroll down to the "Mail" section and click on "Large Folders".
    • Follow the prompts to create a new large folder.
  5. Upgrade to Outlook.com: If you're still using Hotmail, you might want to consider upgrading to Outlook.com, which offers more storage space (up to 5 GB) and additional features.
  6. Contact Microsoft support: If none of the above steps work, you can contact Microsoft support for further assistance. They may be able to help you resolve the issue or provide additional guidance.

Remember to regularly clean up your email account to avoid running out of storage space in the future.