{"id":2948,"date":"2022-10-25T19:02:45","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T19:02:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/?p=2948"},"modified":"2023-10-10T10:49:11","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T10:49:11","slug":"how-can-i-regain-access-to-my-hotmail-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/how-can-i-regain-access-to-my-hotmail-account\/","title":{"rendered":"how can i regain access to my hotmail account?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/how-can-i-regain-access-to-my-hotmail-account\/#How_do_I_get_my_Hotmail_account_back\" title=\"How do I get my Hotmail account back?\">How do I get my Hotmail account back?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/how-can-i-regain-access-to-my-hotmail-account\/#How_can_I_recover_my_Hotmail_account_without_password_and_phone_number\" title=\"How can I recover my Hotmail account without password and phone number?\">How can I recover my Hotmail account without password and phone number?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/how-can-i-regain-access-to-my-hotmail-account\/#What_happened_to_my_Hotmail_account\" title=\"What happened to my Hotmail account?\">What happened to my Hotmail account?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/how-can-i-regain-access-to-my-hotmail-account\/#Why_cant_I_access_my_Hotmail_account\" title=\"Why can&#8217;t I access my Hotmail account?\">Why can&#8217;t I access my Hotmail account?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/how-can-i-regain-access-to-my-hotmail-account\/#What_happens_if_I_cant_recover_my_Hotmail_account\" title=\"What happens if I can&#8217;t recover my Hotmail account?\">What happens if I can&#8217;t recover my Hotmail account?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/how-can-i-regain-access-to-my-hotmail-account\/#How_can_I_recover_my_Hotmail_password_without_resetting_it\" title=\"How can I recover my Hotmail password without resetting it?\">How can I recover my Hotmail password without resetting it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/how-can-i-regain-access-to-my-hotmail-account\/#Does_Hotmail_still_exist_2022\" title=\"Does Hotmail still exist 2022?\">Does Hotmail still exist 2022?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/how-can-i-regain-access-to-my-hotmail-account\/#Did_Microsoft_delete_my_Hotmail_account\" title=\"Did Microsoft delete my Hotmail account?\">Did Microsoft delete my Hotmail account?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/how-can-i-regain-access-to-my-hotmail-account\/#Do_Hotmail_accounts_expire\" title=\"Do Hotmail accounts expire?\">Do Hotmail accounts expire?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/how-can-i-regain-access-to-my-hotmail-account\/#Why_is_my_Hotmail_account_no_longer_working\" title=\"Why is my Hotmail account no longer working?\">Why is my Hotmail account no longer working?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>If you are having trouble logging in to your Hotmail account, Microsoft has a few suggestions:<\/p>\n<p>First, make sure that you are using the correct email address and password. If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it by going to the Microsoft account login page and clicking on the \u201cForgot my password\u201d link.<\/p>\n<p>If you are still having trouble logging in, try clearing your browser&#8217;s cookies and cache. If that doesn&#8217;t work, try using a different browser.<\/p>\n<p>If you are still having difficulty regaining access to your account, contact Hotmail customer support for further assistance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_Hotmail_account_back\"><\/span>How do I get my Hotmail account back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_recover_my_Hotmail_account_without_password_and_phone_number\"><\/span>How can I recover my Hotmail account without password and phone number?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have lost access to your Hotmail account and don&#8217;t have the password or phone number associated with it, you can try to recover your account through Microsoft&#8217;s Account Recovery page. To do so, go to https:\/\/account.microsoft.com\/account\/resetpassword and enter the email address of your Hotmail account. If Microsoft is able to verify that you are the owner of the account, they will send a reset link to the alternate email address or phone number on file.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happened_to_my_Hotmail_account\"><\/span>What happened to my Hotmail account?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a few possible explanations for what might have happened to your Hotmail account. It&#8217;s possible that you may have accidentally deleted the account, or that it was hacked and someone changed the password. If you think your account may have been hacked, we recommend resetting your password immediately and taking steps to secure your account. You can find more information on how to do this here: https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/account-billing\/reset-or-change-your-password-958f4e1d-0e8c-4465-956c<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_cant_I_access_my_Hotmail_account\"><\/span>Why can&#8217;t I access my Hotmail account?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There could be several reasons why you are unable to access your Hotmail account. The first thing you should do is check to make sure you are using the correct email address and password. If you are still having trouble, Microsoft has a troubleshooting page that may be able to help you http:\/\/windows.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows-live\/hotmail-account-locked-or-suspended#1TC=fbid<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_cant_recover_my_Hotmail_account\"><\/span>What happens if I can&#8217;t recover my Hotmail account?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are unable to recover your Hotmail account, you will need to contact customer support for further assistance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_recover_my_Hotmail_password_without_resetting_it\"><\/span>How can I recover my Hotmail password without resetting it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are unable to reset your Hotmail password, you may be able to recover it by using the account recovery form.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Hotmail_still_exist_2022\"><\/span>Does Hotmail still exist 2022?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, Hotmail still exists in 2022. It is a free email service provided by Microsoft.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Did_Microsoft_delete_my_Hotmail_account\"><\/span>Did Microsoft delete my Hotmail account?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a few reasons why your Hotmail account may have been deleted. If you violated the Microsoft Services Agreement, your account may have been suspended or deleted. Additionally, if you haven&#8217;t used your Hotmail account in over a year, it may have been deleted due to inactivity. To check if your account has been deleted, try logging in at www.hotmail.com. If you&#8217;re unable to log in, your account has most likely been deleted.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Hotmail_accounts_expire\"><\/span>Do Hotmail accounts expire?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hotmail accounts do expire if they are inactive for more than 270 days.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_Hotmail_account_no_longer_working\"><\/span>Why is my Hotmail account no longer working?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many possible reasons why your Hotmail account is no longer working. It could be that you&#8217;ve entered the wrong password, or that your account has been hacked. If you think your account may have been hacked, we recommend changing your password and updating your security settings. 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