How to Delete Hotmail
Hard
Last Verified: 10/25/2023
Category: Email
Monthly Users: 400 million
Founded: 1996
Step-by-Step Instructions
1Go to the Microsoft account closure page: https://account.microsoft.com/closeaccount.aspx
2Sign in with your Hotmail account.
3Verify your identity using your security information.
4Read the information about account closure.
5Select the checkboxes to acknowledge the consequences of closing your account.
6Choose a reason for closing your account from the dropdown menu.
7Click on 'Mark account for closure'.
8Your account will be scheduled for permanent deletion after 60 days.
Requirements for Deletion
- email address
- password
What Happens After Deletion
- Loss of access to all Microsoft services associated with the account
- Emails and data will be deleted
Account Recovery Period
60 days
Data Retention Period
60 days
Alternative Services
Gmail
Yahoo Mail
ProtonMail
Zoho Mail
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I recover my Hotmail account after I delete it?
Yes, you can reactivate your Hotmail account within 60 days by signing back in.
What happens to my emails and data after I delete my Hotmail account?
All emails and data associated with your Hotmail account will be permanently deleted after the 60-day recovery period.
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