How to delete a Microsoft account?

Deleting a Microsoft account is very simple via the technical support page on the Microsoft website. You can access it easily through your browser.

Quick Guide: Delete a Microsoft Account via Browser

1. Access the Microsoft support on the official website, then type “Delete Microsoft account” in the search bar.
2. See the article “ How to close your Microsoft account » ; scroll down the page and click the “ Close your account « .
3. Choose a time frame, then click “ Following » at the bottom of the page.
4. Check the appropriate boxes, indicate a reason for closing the account then click on “ Mark account for closure » in order to permanently delete your account.

Delete a Microsoft account: what you need to know

A Microsoft account offers many advantages: with a single account, you can log in to different Microsoft services like Xbox Live or Outlook and connect Cloud and Office Online services like Microsoft 365 and OneDrive with your account. For people who want to switch to an alternative from Microsoft and therefore no longer need an account, it is recommended to close it and delete all data.

Before deleting your Microsoft account, keep in mind that you will no longer have access to the following services :

• Outlook/Hotmail/Live/MSN accounts
• OneDrive/Xbox Live data
• NuGet.org Accounts
• Permanent licenses like Office 2019 home and student

Before doing so, you should therefore back up your data, cancel the subscriptions linked to the account and use any remaining credits. Also, make sure to create a local account on Windows 10 or 11 before deleting your Microsoft account.

Delete a Microsoft account step by step

For initiate deletion of your accountyou can follow the following steps:

Step 1 : Open your browser and navigate to your Microsoft account. Go to “ Your information » in the menu bar on the left. Scroll down to « Account Information » and click « Close Account » at the bottom right.

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Step 2 : you will be redirected to the Microsoft support page « How to close your Microsoft account « . Scroll down and click “Close Account”.

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Step 3 : After reading all the account deletion instructions, choose the time period before your account is permanently closed. You have the choice between 30 and 60 days. Then click “Continue”.

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Step 4 : read the additional information and confirm that you have understood the consequences of closing your account by checking the corresponding boxes.

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Step 5 : Now choose a reason for closing your account. Then click on the “Mark account for closure” button.

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Step 6 : you will then be redirected to a confirmation page which will inform you of the date of closure of your account. Your Microsoft account is now saved as a disabled account for 30 or 60 days. If you do not log in again, it will be automatically deleted when this time expires.

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