How to delete hotmail email accounts
To delete a Hotmail email account, you'll need to follow these steps:
Method 1: Delete account through Microsoft Account settings
- Go to the Microsoft Account settings page: https://account.microsoft.com
- Sign in with your Hotmail email address and password.
- Click on your profile picture or initials in the top right corner, then select "Account" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on "Security" from the menu on the left.
- Scroll down to the "Sign-in, security, and password" section.
- Click on "Delete account" at the bottom of the page.
- Confirm that you want to delete your account by clicking "Delete account" again.
Method 2: Delete account through Outlook.com
- Go to the Outlook.com sign-in page: https://outlook.com
- Sign in with your Hotmail email address and password.
- Click on your profile picture or initials in the top right corner, then select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on "View account" from the menu on the left.
- Scroll down to the "Account" section.
- Click on "Delete account" at the bottom of the page.
- Confirm that you want to delete your account by clicking "Delete account" again.
Important notes:
- Before deleting your account, make sure you have saved any important emails or contacts, as they will be permanently deleted along with your account.
- If you have a Microsoft account associated with your Hotmail account, you will need to delete that account separately.
- Deleting your Hotmail account will also delete any associated services, such as Outlook.com, Skype, or OneDrive.
- 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.