If you wish to delete your Hotmail Account, there are steps that you can take. However, you need to ensure you have saved all the important emails and attachments that you may require in the future.
How to Delete a Hotmail Account
Follow the steps below to delete your Hotmail address.
- Go to the official Microsoft website and log in to your Hotmail account.
- Go to the security option at the top right corner.
- At the bottom of the menu that appears click on More security options.
- Fill in your password for verification.
- Click on Close My Account option at the bottom of the page that appears.
- You will see a warning and an explanation page appear.
- Click on Next at the bottom of the page.
- Tick all the indicated boxes to show you are aware of the decision you are making.
- Click on Tag the Account for closing.
Your account will then be deleted by the company within 60 days. In this time delay, you can change your mind. All you need to do is log in and cancel the Hotmail email deletion request.
What Happens to Old Hotmail Accounts
Most people are concerned about leaving a digital footprint and insist on closing or deleting old inactive accounts. If you have an old Hotmail account, Microsoft have a policy in place for deleting such accounts.
First, the account has to be in active for two years. This policy was set in place in August 30th 2019. According to the policy accounts that have been inactive for two years will be delete. According to this policy, Microsoft will delete accounts that have been inactive for two years.
However, if the inactive account has granted consent to a minor, the account is not closed due to inactivity. It is kept on by Microsoft until the minor’s account is:
- Seen to be inactive and Microsoft close it.
- Closed by you the owner of the account or.
- the account becomes a normal account when the minor reaches the required age based on the region.
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