How to Delete Microsoft Account Easily
A Microsoft account gives you access to Xbox, Skype, Office, and Outlook services. However, if you won't be using yours anymore, it might be best to delete your Microsoft account for good. It is essential since the account contains lots of sensitive data. But the problem is that deleting a Microsoft account is not all that straightforward. You have to manage the services in your account, then sign in and follow prompts to delete your account.
It gets trickier when you don't remember the login details or can't access your account for one reason or the other. Add that to the fact that there's no Remove Button for Microsoft 10/11. You might end up spending lots of time trying to delete your account. Luckily, you don't have to struggle on your own.
Aside from deleting your Microsoft account, we can also assist you in removing your accounts in:
Reasons to Delete Your Microsoft Account
There are many reasons to want to delete your Microsoft account, including when you:
- Have a duplicate account.
- Are moving to a different OS.
- You no longer need an account.
- Privacy and security concerns – considering a Microsoft account holds a lot of sensitive data.
Your Microsoft provides access to many services. Deleting your Microsoft account is the best way to protect your data if you have privacy concerns.
How to Completely Delete a Microsoft Account
Microsoft has a few hoops to jump through to delete an account with them. Here's how to go about the process:
- Open the Microsoft website and navigate to close your account.
- Enter login details.
- Click Next. Type your password, then Sign in.
- Verify your identity with your phone number and email.
- Read the account closure details and pick the account recovery window.
- Tick the boxes to confirm your understanding.
- On the drop-down menu, select a reason for closing the account.
- Click Mark account for closure > Done.
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How Hard Is It to Delete a Microsoft Account?
Deleting your Microsoft account is straightforward. But you may run into issues if you no longer have access to your account. You cannot delete an account you don't have access to – for security reasons. Sadly, each attempt to change the password may lead to error messages to contact the administrator.
There's also a chance that you might not find the Remove button, so you cannot find the button when you go to Settings > Accounts > Email & Accounts. In this case, you might need to:
- Use the Stop signing in to all Microsoft apps automatically.
- Delete an account through the Registry Editor
- Remove account through Control Panel
- Unlink your account
- Delete it online
- Remove the Microsoft account from the Advanced User Accounts Control Panel
But trying out all these options can be daunting. DoNotPay can help take the guesswork out of the process.
Delete Microsoft Account With the Help of DoNotPay
DoNotPay has what it takes to help you resolve problems with online accounts. We will gather the necessary details to verify your account and submit a demand letter to Microsoft regarding the account deletion through our Delete Old Accounts product. We'll also ask Microsoft to delete any personal data associated with the account in line with the consumer privacy laws like GDPR, CCPA, and VCDPA. All you have to do is:
- Go to Delete Old Accounts product on DoNotPay.
- Select the type of account you are trying to delete, such as email, streaming service, social media, gaming, eCommerce, and more.
- Tell us more about your account, including usernames and associated emails / phone numbers.
- Help us verify your account ownership by entering the date you first created the account, when you last logged in, any payment methods saved under the account, etc.
- Upload photographic evidence if you have any that can help prove your account ownership.
- Enter any last known or previously used passwords.
- Enter your contact information and submit the task!
That's it. We will handle the hard work, so you don't have to. You should hear from Microsoft directly through email for updates regarding your issue if they have further questions or concerns.
Why Use DoNotPay to Delete Your Microsoft Account?
DoNotpay simplifies the process. It is:
- Fast—Our Delete Your Account Product does all the hard work for you with a few clicks
- Easy—You don't have to try out the different options to delete your account or contact Microsoft to enable access to your account.
- Successful—You can rest assured knowing your Microsoft account will be deleted.
DoNotPay Works Across All Companies
DoNotPay will help you delete your Microsoft account fast and easily. But on top of that, it will also help you delete other online accounts like email accounts, eCommerce platforms, social media, gaming services, and streaming services. Additionally, DoNotPay will help with:
DoNotPay has years of experience helping resolve issues with online accounts. Let us help you delete your Microsoft account. Sign up now to get started!