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This wikiHow teaches you how to delete an Outlook email account (formerly known as Hotmail). You won't be able to use the Outlook mobile app to delete your account.

  1. Navigate to the Outlook account closure page . If you're logged into Outlook, doing so will take you to a password entry page.
    • If you aren't logged into Outlook, first enter your email address and password.
  2. This step is to verify your identity; you'll enter this information in the provided field.
    • If you weren't logged in accessing the account closure page, you'll need to enter the last four digits of your phone number in the field near the bottom of the page, click Send Code , and then enter the code sent to your phone number in the provided field.
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  3. If you had to use a code to verify your account, you'll skip this step.
  4. It's at the bottom of the page. The information listed on this page explains the ramifications of deleting your account, so consider reading it first before proceeding.
  5. Doing so will confirm that you've read and accepted each term of deletion.
  6. It's near the bottom of the page.
  7. You'll need to do this before you can mark your account for closure.
    • If you don't have a particular reason for deleting your account, just click My reason isn't listed .
  8. This is the blue button at the bottom of the page. Clicking this option will mark your account for deletion.
    • If you change your mind, simply log back into your Outlook account at any time in the following 60 days.
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    If I delete an email account on my laptop, will it be cancelled on other devices as well?
    Community Answer
    Yes.
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    How do I delete my Hotmail account if I forgot my password?
    Community Answer
    You can reset your password. You won't be able to delete the account if you're completely unable to log in though.
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    If I close my Hotmail account, will I lose access to files stored in OneDrive?
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    Yes - you'll lose any information associated with your account, be it contacts, personal information, email history, or OneDrive documents.
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      • Create your new email account with whichever web-based service you choose before deleting your Hotmail account. Most email providers offer a service to import your existing contacts and other data from a previous email provider.
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      1. Open the Outlook account closure page .
      2. Verify your identity.
      3. Click Next .
      4. Check each box on the page.
      5. Select a reason for deleting your account.
      6. Click Mark account for closure .

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