Consumers are confused about whether Hotmail still exists. The answer is that Outlook.com is now Microsofts successor to Hotmail, and that is where new accounts should be set up. However, Microsoft says users can retain their Hotmail domain names.

Is Hotmail still around 2021?

Microsoft is moving all of its Hotmail users to Outlook.com by this summer. 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. The move isnt unexpected, but perhaps more sudden than some anticipated.

Are Hotmail accounts still valid?

Hotmail and Outlook.com Microsoft closed that service years ago, and all Hotmail users are using its current service at Outlook.com. You are, of course, still using a Hotmail address. However, if you switched to using a new Outlook.com address, you would still be using exactly the same email service.

What has replaced Hotmail?

Microsoft will start to switch Hotmail users over to Outlook.com. The service, which was announced last July, now has 60 million users and will now replace Hotmail.com, Microsofts older webmail system. Microsofts Hotmail, which was originally MSN Hotmail, has been online since 1997.

Is Gmail safer than Hotmail?

Email users should be reassured that Gmail, Outlook and Yahoo are protected and secure email providers, as long as good email practice is employed. Google stopped scanning Gmail messages for ad-targeting purposes last year - but it has been confirmed that Google does allow third parties to access Gmail data.

Is Gmail more popular than Hotmail?

Hotmail and Gmail are the two most popular email services available. Gmail has more users, with more than a billion people worldwide holding an account, while Hotmail has been around for much longer, with roughly 500 million global users.

Can I convert my Hotmail account to Outlook?

To make the move from Hotmail to Outlook.com, log into your Hotmail account, click Options and choose “Free Upgrade to Outlook.com.” Your Hotmail account page should convert to the white Outlook.com page. In addition to keeping the same address, your password and old mail are saved after you switch.

How do I rename my Hotmail email address 2021?

First, log in to Outlook.com with your Microsoft email account. After logging in, click on the gear icon and select More Mail Settings. Under Managing Your Account, click on Rename Your Email Address. It will open a new popup and will ask you to login again to verify your account.

Should I change my Hotmail to Outlook?

We highly recommend that you upgrade to Outlook.com with your existing Hotmail account, rather than creating a new account. If you want a new @outlook.com email address, this article shows you how to add one to your existing account.

Does Hotmail delete old accounts?

After 360 days (five days short of a typical year) of inactivity, a Windows Live Hotmail account is permanently deleted. If you dont use your Windows Live ID (which is your Windows Live Hotmail email address) for 365 days (about a year), it, too, can be permanently deleted.