Remove hotmail account
To remove a Hotmail account, you'll need to follow these steps:
Method 1: Delete your account through the Microsoft account settings
- Go to the Microsoft account settings page and sign in with your Hotmail account credentials.
- 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 how you sign in to Microsoft account".
- Click on "Security" and then "More security settings".
- Scroll down to the "Account actions" section and click on "Close account".
- Enter your password and confirm that you want to close the account.
- Click on "Close account" to complete the process.
Method 2: Delete your account through the Outlook.com settings
- Go to the Outlook.com sign-in page and enter your Hotmail account credentials.
- Click on the gear icon in the top right corner and select "View all Outlook settings".
- Scroll down to the "Account" section and click on "Account settings".
- Scroll down to the "Account actions" section and click on "Close account".
- Enter your password and confirm that you want to close the account.
- Click on "Close account" to complete the process.
Important notes:
- Before deleting your account, make sure you have saved any important emails, contacts, or data you want to keep.
- Deleting your Hotmail account will also delete all associated data, including emails, contacts, and calendar events.
- If you're using a Hotmail account for a Microsoft service like Xbox, Skype, or Office, you'll need to update those services with a new email address.
- If you're having trouble deleting your account, you can contact Microsoft support for assistance.
Remember to be cautious when deleting an account, as it's a permanent action that cannot be undone.