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How to Delete Your Outlook Account

Learn how to delete your Outlook account and data. Step-by-step instructions to permanently close your Microsoft email account.

⚡ Difficulty: Easy 🕐 ~10 minutes đŸ›Ąī¸ Free guide

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Step 1

Go to the Outlook account closure page.

2

Step 2

Enter your Microsoft account password.

3

Step 3

Click on the 'Close account' button.

📋 Required for Deletion

  • Microsoft account password

âš ī¸ What Happens

  • Loss of access to email account and data
  • Loss of access to associated Microsoft services

â„šī¸ Account Info

  • Deletion type: self-service
  • Recovery period: 30 days
  • Data retention: 60 days
  • Founded: 1996
  • Monthly users: 400 million

📝 Important Notes

You can delete your Outlook account yourself — this is a self-service process (rated easy — most people can do it in a few minutes). After deletion: loss of access to email account and data; loss of access to associated microsoft services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to my data when I delete my Outlook account?

Your data will be permanently deleted after 60 days.

Can I recover my Outlook account after I delete it?

No, once you delete your Outlook account, it cannot be recovered.

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