How to close an outlook mail account

Closing an Outlook mail account is a straightforward process. Here are the steps to follow:

Method 1: Close an Outlook.com account

1. Sign in to your Outlook.com account.
2. Click on your profile picture or initials in the top right corner of the page.
3. Click on "Settings" 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.

Method 2: Close a Microsoft 365 or Office 365 account

1. Sign in to your Microsoft 365 or Office 365 account.
2. Go to the "Microsoft Account" page by clicking on your profile picture or initials in the top right corner of the page.
3. Click on "Account" from the dropdown menu.
4. Scroll down to the "Account" section.
5. Click on "Manage your Microsoft account" at the bottom of the page.
6. Click on "Close account" at the bottom of the page.
7. Enter your password to confirm.
8. Click on "Close account" again to confirm.

Method 3: Close an Outlook account through the Outlook app

1. Open the Outlook app on your device.
2. Tap on the three horizontal lines () in the top left corner of the screen.
3. Tap on "Settings" from the menu.
4. Scroll down to the "Account" section.
5. Tap on "Account settings" or "Manage account".
6. Tap on "Close account" at the bottom of the page.
7. Enter your password to confirm.
8. Tap on "Close account" again to confirm.

What happens when you close an Outlook account?

When you close an Outlook 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 contacts, calendar events, and tasks associated with your account will be deleted.
• Any files or data stored in your account will be deleted.
• Your account will be permanently closed, and you will not be able to reactivate it.

Before closing your account, make sure to:

• Export any important emails, contacts, or data you want to keep.
• Update any accounts or services that use your Outlook account (e.g., social media, online banking).
• Notify anyone who may be relying on your Outlook account (e.g., colleagues, friends).

Remember to carefully consider the consequences of closing your Outlook account before proceeding.