How Do I Get My Hotmail Account Back?

Users who do not need their Hotmail account can always deactivate it. They were given 60 days to reactivate the account if they changed their mind. You have to mention the account details on the sign page. You will get a security code on the registered mobile number. Enter the code, and you will be able to use the account again. Follow the steps described below to get rid of the issues you are having with your Hotmail account.

• Navigate to the official website of the Hotmail account
• After that, tap the login button at the top of the webpage.
• Next, you need to select the username and then proceed further to click on forgot my password button.
• Then, mention your respective email address and fill in the correct captcha code.
• Repeatedly, click on the Next button and then pick up either of the following recovery email addresses from the mentioned number of lists that email address and the mobile number.
• If you have selected the alternative email address then choose a reset email that will be forwarded to your email account.
• After that, click on the given recovery email and then tap the following link.
• Now, you are supposed to enter a new password and confirm the new password by re-entering it.
• If you can't access an alternative email address, select the mobile number.
• Then, an OTP will be sent to your associated mobile number.
• Enter the OTP in the required field, then enter the new password and confirm it by re-entering it.
• In the end, you need to click on the Save button to save it properly.

How do you retrieve a Hotmail password? 

If you have forgotten the password while signing into your Hotmail account on another device, don't worry—you can recover it in a few ways through the website. Open the log-in page and mention the registered phone number. Click on the "Forgot Password" section and follow the steps on the display. Then, you have to create a new password and sign in again with a new password.

How do I unlock my Hotmail account?

When you enter the wrong password on the Hotmail account consecutively a few times, then they will lock your account. The best way to unlock the account is by requesting the security code online. You need to mention a phone number through which you want to request a security code. However, the phone number must not be linked to the account. You will get a link to the number through which you can create a new password.

Can you recover Hotmail emails?

If users mistakenly delete emails from their Hotmail accounts, they can recover them through the trash bin. Deleted emails stay in the trash bin for 30 days, but you can easily recover them anytime in between. Go to the "Trash Bin" section from your Hotmail account and click the recover button on the email you want to recover.

How can I contact Hotmail about my account?

You can also communicate with Hotmail's customer support for any assistance related to your account. Give a call to their phone number (+1 800 642 7676), and a live person will immediately connect with you. Given are the instructions to contact Hotmail's customer support:

• Dial up the Hotmail customer support phone number and click the button for the desired service.
• Wait for a few minutes until a live person gets a hold of you.
• Mention briefly the issue you are facing along with the account details.
• After that, the executive is going to answer all the questions and guide you through the call to reactivate the account.

How can I reactivate my Hotmail account?

If you want to reopen a closed Hotmail account, then use the signing page and mention the registered phone number. After that, you have to follow the steps on the screen and mention the security code sent to your number. The account will be reactivated, and you can use the services again.

Bottom Line

After going through the above-described details, you must have learned about the process for Hotmail account recovery and other necessary information. If there is still any issue and you require a quick help about anything, then speak with customer service.

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