Creating an account anywhere is always easy but when it comes to permanently delete or close it; then real problem starts. Many people asked us how to delete or close Hotmail account permanently. Here is a detailed tutorial for better understanding.
Delete or Close Hotmail Account Permanently
Just like Google, when a person creates an account on Hotmail, the same id and password enables him/her to access other Microsoft services. While deleting any of the account viz. Hotmail account, that id first gets deactivated for 270 days and after that only it gets permanently deleted. Now lets check the process to delete or close Hotmail account permanently.
Process To Delete or Close Hotmail Account
There are two methods with which one can delete or close Hotmail account permanently. These are:
- Through Direct Link
- Option available within Hotmail account
Method 1: Through Direct Link
- Just go to confirmation page of Close Hotmail Account or you can also go to Windows Live ID Close page.
- Sign in with your Hotmail ID and password.
- Click on “Close Account” and that’s it, you are done!
- After clicking on “Close Account“, Hotmail will show a confirmation message that account is closed.
Method 2: Option Available Within Hotmail Account
The second method to close or delete Hotmail account permanently is through the option available within Hotmail account. All you need to do is follow the below given method.
- Login to your Hotmail Account.
- Now click on your name present on the top right corner and select Accounts.
- After clicking on Accounts, you will get few more options. Just scroll down to the option for “Close your account”.
- You will be asked to fill your password to verify your identity. Do it to take the process ahead.
- Finally follow the process as mentioned under First method.
This will deactivate the account for next 270 days and after that it will be deleted permanently. So this is how you can delete or close Hotmail account permanently. For further queries feel free to comment.