Delete Outlook email account - Here's how

You can delete your email account in Outlook in the settings. We'll show you how it works. We also explain how to remove your entire email account (@ outlook.de or @ outlook.com).

Delete email account from Outlook 2013, 2010, 2007 and 2003

1. Office 2013 and 2010: Click the "File" tab. Under the "Account Information" you will find the "Account Settings" under which you will find the "Account Settings" again. Select the desired account, click the "Remove" button and then confirm with "Yes".
2. Outlook 2007: Click on "Tools" in the menu bar at the top and select the "Account Settings". You will find your email accounts under the "Email" tab. Select the desired one and then click on "Remove" (see image). Confirm the query with "Yes".
3. Outlook 2003: Click on "Tools" at the top of the menu bar and then on "E-Mail Accounts" Select the "View or edit existing email accounts" option and click "Next". Select the email account you want to remove, click Remove, and then click Finish.

Delete email account @ outlook.de or @ outlook.com

Warning: Deactivating your account not only closes your email account, but also the services associated with it - for example your Xbox account.

1. Open the following link to delete your account.
2. Log in with your email address and your password.
3. Scroll down, enter your password and click the "Next" button.
4. Follow the instructions below to completely delete your account.