Are Hotmail accounts going away?
Microsoft is moving all of its Hotmail users to Outlook.com by this summer. Here’s what the hundreds of millions still using Hotmail need to know about the transition. Microsoft announced earlier this week that it is closing Hotmail and moving the “hundreds of millions” still using it to Outlook.com by this summer.
When was Hotmail phased out?
Microsoft phased out Hotmail in October 2011, relaunching the service as Outlook.com in 2012….Outlook.com.
| Outlook.com inbox with open Skype windows | |
|---|---|
| Registration | Required |
| Users | 400 million |
| Launched | July 4, 1996 (as Hotmail) July 31, 2012 (as Outlook.com) |
| Current status | Online |
What was Hotmail replaced with?
Outlook.com
Microsoft is overhauling its free webmail service, dropping the Hotmail brand it has used since acquiring the product in 1998, and adopting the name Outlook.com.
How do I go back to classic Hotmail?
Switch to classic version of Windows Live Hotmail Simply look for “Switch to classic” link located in the bottom left corner, and you’re done.
What’s the difference between Hotmail and Outlook?
Outlook is a program designed by Microsoft to viewing, editing, sending, receiving and managing your email. Hotmail is a email service provided by Microsoft, such as Gmail by Google, YahooMail by Yahoo, etc.
Why is my Hotmail not working?
Hotmail Not Working On Outlook Web If Hotmail isn’t working on Outlook on the web, it is most likely a password issue. Sign in with your Hotmail email address and password. If you forgot your password, you’ll need to head to Microsoft’s recovery page.
Why is my Hotmail not working 2021?
How do I sign in to Hotmail?
Sign in to Hotmail or Outlook.com 1 Go to the Outlook.com sign-in page and select Sign in. 2 Enter your email address or phone number and select Next. 3 On the next page, enter your password and select Sign in.
What happened to Hotmail?
We’ve redesigned and relaunched Hotmail as Outlook. We’re still committed to building the best free email and calendar.
Do I Lose my Hotmail account if I switch to Microsoft?
A: No. If you use an @hotmail.com, @msn.com or @live.com e-mail address as your Microsoft account, you can keep it, even after Hotmail is shuttered. “Think of this the same way as you would changing your mobile phone carrier. You are simply moving to a better service, but your ‘number’ (in this case your Microsoft account and email address)
Can I Keep my Hotmail account after it’s shut down?
A: No. If you use an @hotmail.com, @msn.com or @live.com e-mail address as your Microsoft account, you can keep it, even after Hotmail is shuttered. “Think of this the same way as you would changing your mobile phone carrier.