How do you delete an e mail account on msn
To delete an email account on MSN (now known as Outlook.com), you'll need to follow these steps:
Method 1: Delete account through Outlook.com
- Go to Outlook.com and sign in to your account.
- Click on your profile picture or initials in the top right corner, then select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll down to the "Account" section and click on "Delete account".
- Confirm that you want to delete your account by clicking "Yes, delete account".
- Enter your password to confirm the deletion.
- Click "Delete account" again to complete the process.
Method 2: Delete account through Microsoft Account settings
- Go to the Microsoft Account website (account.microsoft.com) and sign in with your Microsoft account credentials.
- Click on "Security" from the menu on the left.
- Scroll down to the "Account actions" section and click on "Delete account".
- Confirm that you want to delete your account by clicking "Yes, delete account".
- Enter your password to confirm the deletion.
- Click "Delete account" again to complete the process.
Important notes:
- Before deleting your account, make sure you've backed up any important emails or data you want to keep.
- Deleting your account will also delete all associated data, including contacts, calendar events, and files stored in OneDrive.
- If you're using a Microsoft account to sign in to other Microsoft services, such as Xbox or Office, you'll need to update those accounts separately.
- If you're having trouble deleting your account, you can contact Microsoft support for assistance.
Remember to be cautious when deleting an email account, as it's a permanent action that cannot be undone.