You can close your Hotmail account by following these steps:
- Log in to your Hotmail account.
- Go to the Microsoft account website. You can do this by clicking on your profile picture in the top right corner of your Hotmail inbox and selecting "My Microsoft account."
- Select "Security & privacy."
- Choose "Manage how your data is used."
- Click on "Close your account."
- Follow the on-screen instructions. You may be asked to provide a reason for closing your account.
Important Note: Closing your Hotmail account will permanently delete all your data, including emails, contacts, and calendar entries. Make sure to back up any important information before closing your account.