How to close a hotmail email address

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

Method 1: Close the account through the Microsoft account settings

1. Sign in to your Hotmail account.
2. Click on your profile picture or initials in the top right corner of the page.
3. Click on "View account" from the dropdown menu.
4. Scroll down to the "Account" section.
5. Click on "Close account" at the bottom of the page.
6. Enter your password to confirm.
7. Click on "Close account" again to confirm that you want to close the account.

Method 2: Close the account through the Microsoft support website

1. Go to the Microsoft support website (www.support.microsoft.com).
2. Sign in with your Microsoft account credentials (your Hotmail email address and password).
3. Click on "Account" from the top menu.
4. Click on "Close account" from the dropdown menu.
5. Follow the prompts to confirm that you want to close the account.

What happens when you close a Hotmail account?

When you close a Hotmail account, the following will happen:

• Your email address will no longer be active.
• You will no longer be able to access your email account or send/receive emails.
• Any emails in your inbox, drafts, or sent items will be deleted.
• Any contacts, calendar events, or tasks will be deleted.
• Your account will be permanently deleted, and you will not be able to recover it.

Important note:

Before closing your Hotmail account, make sure to:

• Export any important emails, contacts, or data you want to keep.
• Update any accounts or services that use your Hotmail email address (e.g., social media, online banking, etc.).
• Notify anyone who may be using your Hotmail email address (e.g., friends, family, etc.).