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What Happens When You Close an Email Account?

Thinking about closing your email account? You might want to think again. From lost data to unexpected lockouts, and even someone else ending up with your old email address, I’ll walk you through what happens, and why keeping the account might be the smarter move.

How Do I Recover My Outlook Account?

Whether you forgot your password, got hacked, or can’t verify your identity while traveling, I’ll point you to the steps to try if you’re locked out of your Microsoft account.

How Do I Permanently Close My Account?

I often hear from people wanting to close an email account for one reason or another. The problem is that closing an email account is often the wrong solution to their real problem.

5 Reasons Your Closed Email Account Sends Spam

Closing an email account is many people’s first reaction to seeing spam sent from their account. It rarely helps, if it’s even possible. I’ll explain.

Change Your Hotmail or Outlook.com Email Address With An Alias

Outlook.com has added the concept of email address aliases. They serve as a good solution when you want to change your email address.