How to close hotmail account permanently

To close a Hotmail account permanently, you'll need to follow these steps:

Method 1: Using 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 delete your account.

Method 2: Using the Microsoft Support Website

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

Method 3: Using the Microsoft Account Deletion Tool

1. Go to the Microsoft Account Deletion Tool (account.microsoft.com/settings).
2. Sign in with your Hotmail account credentials.
3. Click on "Close your account" at the bottom of the page.
4. Enter your password to confirm.
5. Click on "Close account" again to confirm that you want to delete your account.

Important Notes:

• Before closing your account, make sure you have saved any important emails or data you want to keep.
• Closing your Hotmail account will also close any associated Microsoft services, such as Outlook.com, OneDrive, and Skype.
• If you're using a Microsoft account to sign in to other services, you'll need to update those services to use a different account.
• After closing your account, you won't be able to recover your account or access any of your data.

Remember to take a few minutes to review your account settings and ensure that you're prepared to close your Hotmail account permanently.