Hotmail email is one of the oldest and most used in the network of networks. Implemented by Microsoft years ago, it became one of the main vehicles for sending and receiving e-mails globally. A system that ended up also linking to the famous MSN Messenger and that, without a doubt, marked one of the best known times for users who have been moving on the internet for some time.
Currently, there are many other ways to use the mail systems available. Companies like Google or Yahoo also offer their free mail platforms, accompanied by a host of tools and services in the cloud that leave the old Microsoft in diapers . In fact, even this company has left Hotmail behind to bet on Outlook .
However, if you want to migrate from this platform to the new Outlook email service , we also give you the solution to move and take all the information from one to another . It is a good way to take advantage of the news that Microsoft offers in this field without giving up all the information accumulated during these years.
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Steps to cancel my Hotmail account permanently
Support is something that is lagging behind for those who continue to use this old system; That’s why it’s time to know how to delete a Hotmail email account to look to the future. In this guide we will explain step by step what to do both through the computer and the smartphone if you want to delete this e-mail that has accompanied you for so many years.
Microsoft changed the system years ago to use a unified platform, opting for Outlook to bring together all mail-related services. This does not mean that you cannot delete your Hotmail, but you will have to access from this platform to cancel the account. Here’s what to do.
Delete from PC
Follow the steps that we indicate now and you will have done it in a matter of a few minutes:
- Open the usual web browser and go to the address bar. In it, type the following URL: https://outlook.live.com/owa/
- Once inside, press the “Login” button , you can see it, top right or right in the center of your screen.
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- Now, the system will ask you to enter the email address, phone number or even the Skype name connected to your account. Do it in the empty field and click on “Next” to advance.
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- Then, it will be the turn to do the same with the access password. Remember to respect the uppercase and lowercase letters if there are any and, after entering the password, press the “ Login ” button.
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- With the session started on your device, now is the time to return to the address bar to enter this new URL: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=845493 . It is the portal destined to proceed with the removal of Microsoft profiles, and the place we have to go to be able to proceed.
- You will be asked for the confirmation of your identity to verify that you are the owner of the account to delete. You can choose the message option on the phone to send an SMS to the terminal linked to it. Click on this option, if you did not enter a recovery phone number, the system will use your email address for verification .
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- After this, you have to Enter the last 4 digits of the phone number and press the “Send code” button to send the message to the terminal.
- You will now receive an SMS with a password of 7 digits that you must enter in the form. Copy it and write it in the field that is available on the web to be able to advance.
- * Failing that , if you do not have a recovery phone, the code will be sent to your verification email, copy it and paste it in the field enabled for it and click on «Check».
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- The account closure system will suggest you download an app for Login to smartphones without a password, you can skip this step by clicking on « No, thanks «.
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- With the information you are given now about the closing of the Hotmail account, just click on “Next”.
- On this new page, has is to check all the boxes to ensure your understanding of the account cancellation. Do it and also choose a reason for closing in the drop-down menu that exists. When finished, click on “Mark account to close”.
Unsubscribe from your mobile (Android and iOS)
In mobile terminals, the process to follow is tremendously similar to that of PC . In fact, follow the same steps as the other device, although we will try to do something more abbreviated:
- Open your mobile device’s web browser and enter this URL in the address bar to directly access the delete accounts section: https: / /go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=845493 .
- Now, sign in starting with the Hotmail email to be deleted and then with the corresponding password to access.
- Choose how you want to proceed, you can choose to send a message to the mobile or another alternative. Press the phone option. (* As in the case for a computer, you can also choose the option to send code to the verification email).
- Enter the last 4 digits of the number in question to receive an SMS.
- Copy the key of the message in the field in the browser and press the button to advance.
- If requested the option to activate another way of logging in, press “No, thanks”. Now, press “ Next ” to move on.
- Check all the boxes , select a reason and press “ Mark closing account ”.
How to pass my Hotmail account to the new Outlook mail?
To migrate your Hotmail email account to the new Outlook email , you must follow the process explained here. Quite simple, but with the possibility of finally renewing your old account.
- In your web browser, enter the following address to log in: https://login.live.com.
- Enter the email Hotmail and the password in the relevant fields to be able to login.
- Now, under your name and email address, click on “ More actions ”And, within the drop-down, in “ See inbox ”. Then, you will have to enter some simple data.
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- Within the mailbox, click on your profile picture or the icon with the first letter of your name (top right ). In the menu that appears, choose “Edit profile”.
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- In this new screen, the email address should appear and, next to it, the option” Manage email from login or phone number ”. Click there.
- You may now have to link a mobile phone number by typing it and also writing a validation key that will be sent via SMS . If so, proceed, otherwise, you can verify your property by sending a code to your email .
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- Once you have verified your account and Within the “ Microsoft Login Manager “, where you are now, look for the “ Account alias ” section. Near it you have the option “ Add email” , which you must press.
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- Check the box” Create a new email address and add it as an alias ”and fill in the field with it. It can be the same as Hotmail, but with the termination of Outlook.es or .com . Click, then, on “Add alias”.
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- Then, now look for the new account created and, next to it, you will see the option “ Convert to main ”. Press it and you will have already taken your Hotmail to Outlook.
