How can I close my hotmail account?

How to Close an MSN Hotmail Account

• Answer:

  MSN Hotmail is an online email application offering users free email accounts and digital storage space. When users decide to try a different email application or simply wish to reduce the number of active online accounts to remember, the question will arise of how to close the MSN Hotmail account. According to the MSN Hotmail help system, accounts automatically deactivate after 30 days of no use, and are deleted after 90 days without a login. If you don't want to wait 90 days for the account to close, MSN Hotmail provides a simple process. Difficulty: Moderately Easy Things You'll Need MSN Hotmail account log-in information Instructions Navigate to the Windows Live Account overview Web page and sign in using the normal user name and password log-in information. Users must be signed in to MSN Hotmail to claim an account. Scroll to the bottom of the page, and click on the "Close your account" link under the "Other options" section. Review the advisory information provided by MSN Hotmail carefully, and then scroll to the bottom of the Web page. The information contains important points about the effect of closing the account. Enter the MSN Hotmail account password under the "Windows Live ID" text, and click the "Yes" button to close the MSN Hotmail account. Tips & Warnings Tip: Close any browser windows where MSN Hotmail or any other Windows Live account has been accessed. If other active sessions are recorded, additional closure steps may be required by MSN Hotmail. Warning: When an MSN Hotmail account is closed, all contact information and stored emails will be permanently deleted. Back up any needed information prior to closing the MSN Hotmail account.