How to close down your hotmail account
Closing a Hotmail account is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you delete your Hotmail account:
Before you start:
- Backup your data: Before closing your account, make sure to backup any important emails, contacts, or files you've stored in your Hotmail account. You can use the "Export" feature to save your data to a CSV file.
- Sign in to your account: Go to the Hotmail sign-in page and enter your email address and password to access your account.
Closing your Hotmail account:
- Go to the Microsoft account settings: Click on your profile picture or initials in the top right corner of the Hotmail page, then select "View account" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on "Security": In the account settings page, click on the "Security" tab.
- Click on "Close account": Scroll down to the "Close your account" section and click on the "Close account" button.
- Confirm your decision: You'll be asked to confirm that you want to close your account. Enter your password and click "Yes" to proceed.
- Choose a reason (optional): You can optionally select a reason for closing your account from a dropdown menu.
- Confirm account closure: Click "Close account" again to confirm that you want to delete your account.
What happens after you close your account:
- Your account will be deleted: Your Hotmail account will be permanently deleted, and you won't be able to access it again.
- Your email address will be released: Your email address will be released back into the available pool, and you won't be able to use it again.
- Your data will be deleted: All your emails, contacts, and files will be deleted, and you won't be able to recover them.
Important notes:
- Closing your Hotmail account will also close any associated Microsoft services, such as Outlook.com, Skype, or OneDrive.
- If you have any outstanding subscriptions or services linked to your Hotmail account, you'll need to cancel them separately.
- If you're using a Hotmail account for business or professional purposes, you may want to consider alternative email services or consult with your IT department before closing the account.
Remember to carefully consider the consequences of closing your Hotmail account before proceeding. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to ask!