How To Delete Outlook Account

If you no longer need your Outlook account or want to clean up unused email addresses, you can delete it permanently. Keep in mind that deleting your Outlook account also means deleting your entire Microsoft account, which includes access to other services like OneDrive, Xbox, Skype, and Office Online. Here is how to delete Outlook account.

1. Sign In to Your Outlook or Microsoft Account

Visit account.microsoft.com and sign in using the email address and password associated with the Outlook account you want to delete.

2. Go to Account Closure Settings

Once signed in, click on Your info at the top menu. Scroll down and select Manage how you sign in to Microsoft, or go directly to the Close your account page.

3. Review the Consequences

Microsoft will display a list of what happens when you close your account. This includes losing access to Outlook, OneDrive, and other Microsoft services. Read the list carefully.

4. Confirm Your Identity

Microsoft may ask you to verify your identity through a code sent to your email or phone number. Enter the code to continue.

5. Mark Reasons and Confirm

You’ll be shown a list of checkboxes to confirm you understand what you’re losing. Tick all the boxes, then select the reason you’re closing the account from the dropdown menu.

6. Schedule the Deletion

Click Mark account for closure. Your account won’t be deleted immediately—it will be deactivated and then permanently deleted after 30 or 60 days (you’ll be informed of the exact period). You can reactivate it by signing in during that window.

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