How to delete outlook mail id permanently
To delete an Outlook mail account permanently, you'll need to follow these steps:
Method 1: Delete Outlook account from Outlook Web App
- Sign in to your Outlook account on the web at outlook.com.
- Click on your profile picture or initials in the top right corner, then select "View account" from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll down to the "Account" section and click on "Manage account settings".
- 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 Outlook account from Outlook desktop app
- Open the Outlook desktop app on your computer.
- Click on "File" in the top left corner, then select "Account Settings" from the dropdown menu.
- In the "Account Settings" window, select your Outlook account from the list of accounts.
- Click on "Delete" at the bottom of the window.
- Confirm that you want to delete your account by clicking "Yes" in the pop-up window.
Method 3: Delete Outlook account from Microsoft account settings
- Sign in to your Microsoft account on the web at account.microsoft.com.
- Click on "Security" from the menu on the left.
- Scroll down to the "Account security" section and click on "Delete account".
- Confirm that you want to delete your account by clicking "Delete account" again.
Important notes:
- Before deleting your Outlook account, make sure you have backed up any important emails, contacts, or calendar events you want to keep.
- Deleting your Outlook account will also delete all associated data, including emails, contacts, and calendar events.
- If you're using Outlook for work or school, you may need to contact your IT department or administrator to delete your account.
- Deleting your Outlook account will not automatically delete any connected services, such as Exchange or SharePoint accounts.
Remember to be cautious when deleting an account, as it's a permanent action that cannot be undone.