Electronics

[bargainsgirl]

How do you close down a Hotmail account?

[gadgetgal613]

he best thing to do is to go to the places where you have your e-mail shared or stored and change the e-mail address.  It's no different than having your mail forwarded to a new address.  Eventually it stops or mistakes are made.  

[spabar]

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@bargainsgirl wrote:

How do you close down a Hotmail account?

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@bargainsgirl 

Key Steps to Close Your Account

• Sign In: Log in to your account at Microsoft.com.
• Navigate to Security: Click on the "Security" tab, then select "More security options".
• Close Account: Under "Account security," select "Close my account".

• Verification: Follow the prompts to verify your identity via a security code.
• Confirm: Read the warnings about losing access to email, OneDrive, and subscriptions, then select "Mark account for closure". 

Important Considerations

• Waiting Period: The account is not immediately deleted. Microsoft allows a 30 or 60-day grace period, during which you can log in to reopen it.
• Backup Data: Ensure you have saved any important emails, files, or contacts before finalizing.
• Associated Services: Closing your Hotmail account also closes your linked Microsoft services (e.g., Skype, Xbox).
• Automatic Closure: If you do not log in within two years, Microsoft may automatically close the account due to inactivity.

[bargainsgirl]

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@spabar wrote:

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@bargainsgirl wrote:

How do you close down a Hotmail account?

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@bargainsgirl 

Key Steps to Close Your Account

• Sign In: Log in to your account at Microsoft.com.
• Navigate to Security: Click on the "Security" tab, then select "More security options".
• Close Account: Under "Account security," select "Close my account".

• Verification: Follow the prompts to verify your identity via a security code.
• Confirm: Read the warnings about losing access to email, OneDrive, and subscriptions, then select "Mark account for closure". 

Important Considerations

• Waiting Period: The account is not immediately deleted. Microsoft allows a 30 or 60-day grace period, during which you can log in to reopen it.
• Backup Data: Ensure you have saved any important emails, files, or contacts before finalizing.
• Associated Services: Closing your Hotmail account also closes your linked Microsoft services (e.g., Skype, Xbox).
• Automatic Closure: If you do not log in within two years, Microsoft may automatically close the account due to inactivity.

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Thanks!!