{"id":9939,"date":"2022-06-13T10:00:04","date_gmt":"2022-06-13T07:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/?p=9939"},"modified":"2023-04-13T03:56:42","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T00:56:42","slug":"how-to-delete-a-microsoft-account-in-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-a-microsoft-account-in-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"How to delete a Microsoft account in 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_14 counter-flat counter-decimal\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-a-microsoft-account-in-2022\/#how_to_remove_microsoft_account_from_windows?\" title=\"How to remove Microsoft account from Windows?\">How to remove Microsoft account from Windows?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-a-microsoft-account-in-2022\/#how_to_completely_delete_microsoft_account?\" title=\"How to completely delete Microsoft account?\">How to completely delete Microsoft account?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-a-microsoft-account-in-2022\/#how_to_create_a_new_microsoft_account_after_deleting_an_old_one?\" title=\"How to create a new Microsoft account after deleting an old one?\">How to create a new Microsoft account after deleting an old one?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><iframe title=\"How To Make Microsoft With Fake Number || Skip Microsoft Verification In 2022\" width=\"843\" height=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xRX2glWA6z8?enablejsapi=1?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Microsoft provides many useful tools and solutions for internet users from all over the world. But sometimes safety comes first. For this reason, despite all the advantages of the software developed by this company, there are many people who are looking for ways to delete Microsoft account once and for all. In this case, it should be done completely so that no traces are left behind. Learn from our article how to do it in the easiest way.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_remove_microsoft_account_from_windows?\"><\/span>How to remove Microsoft account from Windows?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Before deleting the profile, it is important to log out of it from all devices, especially a personal computer. There are no complicated steps to take to remove Microsoft account from Windows. You can simply do this from the settings section. So it is unlikely to cause any difficulties. Here are detailed instructions on how to do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Press the Windows button on the laptop or PC.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Open the settings page by clicking the corresponding icon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Proceed to the accounts tab.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Access the &#8220;Email &amp; accounts&#8221; section.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Find and use the profile removal feature which is placed at the bottom of the page.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This is how anyone can remove Microsoft account from Windows. There is nothing difficult about it at all. Just keep in mind that it will remove the profile from the device only. It will still remain on Microsoft servers along with associated data. You need to take a few more steps to change this situation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_completely_delete_microsoft_account?\"><\/span>How to completely delete Microsoft account?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The first thing to say is that this is a serious step. You need to weigh all the consequences before trying to delete Microsoft account completely. So if the choice is made then follow the steps below in sequence:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1. Log in to the account for deletion on the Microsoft official website with <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">this link<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9981\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sms-man.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/delete-Microsoft-account-1.png\" alt=\"delete Microsoft account\" width=\"946\" height=\"489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/delete-Microsoft-account-1.png 946w, https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/delete-Microsoft-account-1-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/delete-Microsoft-account-1-768x397.png 768w, https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/delete-Microsoft-account-1-80x41.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 946px) 100vw, 946px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2. Verify identity with an email address or phone number.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9982\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sms-man.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/delete-Microsoft-account-2.png\" alt=\"delete Microsoft account\" width=\"829\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/delete-Microsoft-account-2.png 829w, https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/delete-Microsoft-account-2-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/delete-Microsoft-account-2-768x450.png 768w, https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/delete-Microsoft-account-2-80x47.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 829px) 100vw, 829px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3. Accept all conditions that appear in the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9983\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sms-man.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/delete-Microsoft-account-3.png\" alt=\"delete Microsoft account\" width=\"1371\" height=\"545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/delete-Microsoft-account-3.png 1371w, https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/delete-Microsoft-account-3-300x119.png 300w, https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/delete-Microsoft-account-3-1024x407.png 1024w, https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/delete-Microsoft-account-3-768x305.png 768w, https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/delete-Microsoft-account-3-80x32.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1371px) 100vw, 1371px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">4. Select the reason for leaving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9984\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sms-man.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/delete-Microsoft-account-4.png\" alt=\"delete Microsoft account\" width=\"1365\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/delete-Microsoft-account-4.png 1365w, https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/delete-Microsoft-account-4-300x47.png 300w, https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/delete-Microsoft-account-4-1024x161.png 1024w, https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/delete-Microsoft-account-4-768x121.png 768w, https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/delete-Microsoft-account-4-80x13.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">5. Click on the &#8220;Mark account for closure&#8221; button and confirm profile deletion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9985\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sms-man.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/delete-Microsoft-account-5.png\" alt=\"delete Microsoft account\" width=\"812\" height=\"157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/delete-Microsoft-account-5.png 812w, https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/delete-Microsoft-account-5-300x58.png 300w, https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/delete-Microsoft-account-5-768x148.png 768w, https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/delete-Microsoft-account-5-80x15.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 812px) 100vw, 812px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Note that it won&#8217;t delete Mircosoft account immediately. You will have one or two months to come back and cancel the deletion process in case of reconsideration. Once this time limit is passed the profile as well as associated with it data will be deleted from the servers forever.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_create_a_new_microsoft_account_after_deleting_an_old_one?\"><\/span>How to create a new Microsoft account after deleting an old one?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is okay to overthink things. So after deleting a profile some people may need to create a new Microsoft account which will bring back access to all products of the company but will also be more private than the old one. Registering with a <a href=\"https:\/\/sms-man.com\/?ref=90_lRUcmZVba\" target=\"_blank\">virtual phone number<\/a> ensures that both of these conditions are met. In its functionality, it does not differ from the real one, while also fully hiding the identity of its user so there is no need to worry about hacks and data leaks.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sms-man.com\/?ref=90_lRUcmZVba\" target=\"_blank\">SMS-Man<\/a> service provides an easy way to get a virtual number for Microsoft. You can find all available options on its website. Using a virtual phone is no different from using a real one. Just put it on the signup page, send a verification text message, and then click the &#8220;Get SMS&#8221; button to reveal the code for registration. Virtual phone numbers can be used for creating an account on <a href=\"https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/registration-of-an-account-on-microsoft-without-phone-number\/\" target=\"_blank\">Microsoft<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/how-do-i-create-an-outlook-email-account-microsoft\/\" target=\"_blank\">Outlook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/how-to-sign-in-to-skype-without-microsoft-email\/\" target=\"_blank\">Skype<\/a> and other various services that ask users to verify their phone number. So it is not only convenient but also a pretty useful tool.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents: How to remove Microsoft account from Windows?How to completely delete Microsoft account?How to create a new Microsoft account after deleting an old&hellip;<\/p>\n<div class='heateorSssClear'><\/div><div  class='heateor_sss_sharing_container heateor_sss_horizontal_sharing' heateor-sss-data-href='https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-a-microsoft-account-in-2022\/'><div class='heateor_sss_sharing_title' style=\"font-weight:bold\" ><\/div><ul class=\"heateor_sss_sharing_ul\"><li class=\"heateorSssSharingRound\"><i style=\"width:80px;height:25px;border-radius:5px;\" alt=\"Facebook\" Title=\"Facebook\" class=\"heateorSssSharing heateorSssFacebookBackground\" onclick='heateorSssPopup(\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsms-man.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-delete-a-microsoft-account-in-2022%2F\")'><ss style=\"display:block;\" class=\"heateorSssSharingSvg heateorSssFacebookSvg\"><\/ss><\/i><\/li><li class=\"heateorSssSharingRound\"><i style=\"width:80px;height:25px;border-radius:5px;\" alt=\"Twitter\" Title=\"Twitter\" class=\"heateorSssSharing heateorSssTwitterBackground\" onclick='heateorSssPopup(\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?via=smsmantweets&text=How%20to%20delete%20a%20Microsoft%20account%20in%202022&url=https%3A%2F%2Fsms-man.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-delete-a-microsoft-account-in-2022%2F\")'><ss style=\"display:block;\" class=\"heateorSssSharingSvg heateorSssTwitterSvg\"><\/ss><\/i><\/li><li class=\"heateorSssSharingRound\"><i style=\"width:80px;height:25px;border-radius:5px;\" alt=\"Telegram\" Title=\"Telegram\" class=\"heateorSssSharing heateorSssTelegramBackground\" onclick='heateorSssPopup(\"https:\/\/telegram.me\/share\/url?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsms-man.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-delete-a-microsoft-account-in-2022%2F&text=How%20to%20delete%20a%20Microsoft%20account%20in%202022\")'><ss style=\"display:block;\" class=\"heateorSssSharingSvg heateorSssTelegramSvg\"><\/ss><\/i><\/li><li class=\"heateorSssSharingRound\"><i style=\"width:80px;height:25px;border-radius:5px;\" alt=\"Reddit\" Title=\"Reddit\" class=\"heateorSssSharing heateorSssRedditBackground\" onclick='heateorSssPopup(\"http:\/\/reddit.com\/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsms-man.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-delete-a-microsoft-account-in-2022%2F&title=How%20to%20delete%20a%20Microsoft%20account%20in%202022\")'><ss style=\"display:block;\" class=\"heateorSssSharingSvg heateorSssRedditSvg\"><\/ss><\/i><\/li><li class=\"heateorSssSharingRound\"><i style=\"width:80px;height:25px;border-radius:5px;\" alt=\"Pinterest\" Title=\"Pinterest\" class=\"heateorSssSharing heateorSssPinterestBackground\" onclick=\"javascript:void( (function() {var e=document.createElement('script' );e.setAttribute('type','text\/javascript' );e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8' );e.setAttribute('src','\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());\"><ss style=\"display:block;\" class=\"heateorSssSharingSvg heateorSssPinterestSvg\"><\/ss><\/i><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"heateorSssClear\"><\/div><\/div><div class='heateorSssClear'><\/div>","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":9940,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v15.7 - 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