Then on the Still want to close this account? drop-down, select a reason and click Mark account for closure.Ĭlosing your Hotmail account is an irreversible action.

Finally, check all the boxes on the last page.

When you are sure you want to delete Hotmail Account, click Next (beneath the page).

On the confirmation page, read the relevant information.

Enter the code you received from your alternate email or phone number.

You will be required to enter the full alternate email address or phone number.To receive the code click the verification method. Microsoft will then send a code to your alternate email address or phone number.This is for security purposes and to confirm you are the actual owner of the account. Microsoft will require you to sign in to the account again. Enter the password to your Hotmail () email and click Sign in. A sign in page will open on a new browser.Then scroll down and click the Close Account button (See the image below). Once you are signed in to your Hotmail account, follow the steps below to permanently close the account: Type your Hotmail email password and click Sign in.

At the sign in page, enter your Hotmail () email address.Then at the top right of the page, click Sign in.Open (link opens in a new browser tab).Here are the step-by-step guide to delete a Hotmail account: Sign in to Your Hotmail () Account

There are two steps to to permanently delete Hotmail account: Also, you won’t be able to access Microsoft services like Xbox, Skype, and OneDrive using the account. If you delete your Hotmail account all your email and contacts will be deleted from the Microsoft server and can’t be recovered.

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