What happens to my Microsoft account after 30 days?

When all security info is removed from a Microsoft account, the account is put into a restricted state for 30-days. While we understand this 30-day period might be frustrating, this is done to protect and alert you in case the security info was removed by someone who had unauthorized access to your account.

How long before Microsoft account is deleted?

You closed your account If you closed your Microsoft account, you have 60 days from that closure to sign in and reopen it. After that 60 days, your account and data expire.

Why does it take 30 days to delete Microsoft account?

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Microsoft does not delete the user's microsoft account instantly for security reasons. On the account closeout screen you can set the ''wait'' period of <30 days> or <60 days> for permanent account closure, but the minimum period is 30 days.

Do Microsoft accounts get deleted?

If you close your Microsoft account, there's a 60-day grace period during which you can change your mind and reopen your account. After 60 days, your Microsoft account will be permanently deleted. See How to close your Microsoft account for more info.

What happens when Microsoft account is closed?

Important: When you close your Microsoft account, your email and contacts are deleted from our servers and can't be recovered. If you use your Microsoft account with Xbox, Skype, OneDrive, or other Microsoft services, you'll no longer be able to access those services.

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What happens if I don't renew my Microsoft account?

Admins and users no longer have access to the services or Office applications that came with the subscription. All customer data—from user data to documents and email—is permanently deleted and is unrecoverable. At this point, you can't reactivate the subscription.

Does Microsoft disable inactive accounts?

Microsoft reserves the right to close all “inactive” Microsoft accounts. Except as provided below, you must sign in to your Microsoft account at least once in a two-year period to keep your account active. If you don't sign in during this time, Microsoft will consider your account to be inactive.

How long will Microsoft keep deleted accounts before permanently deleting it?

After the user account is deleted, it's listed on the Deleted Users page in the Microsoft 365 admin center. It can be recovered within 30 days after being deleted. After 30 days, the user account and mailbox are permanently deleted and not recoverable.

Does Microsoft delete old email accounts?

After 365 days of inactivity, your email will be deleted and cannot be recovered.

How do I find my old Microsoft account?

How do I retain my Microsoft account?

Why does it take 60 days to delete Microsoft account?

The 60-day waiting period helps keep hackers from changing an account's security info as a way to completely take over that account. This waiting period gives the real account owner enough time to be alerted of the change and to cancel it in case they didn't start it.

Will deleting my Microsoft account delete my files?

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If you delete a user profile account on your PC, that will delete all the personal files in that account on your PC, the user account folder inside C:\Users folder will be deleted.

Will deleting Microsoft account delete my Gmail?

Deleting your Microsoft account will not affect your Gmail account. You can add an @outlook.com alias to the Microsoft account and just remove the Gmail address. Then you will still have a Microsoft account. Was this reply helpful?

Does Xbox delete inactive accounts?

Usually when an account is inactive for 5 years it is deleted. However, the gamer tag may not be released at that time. Also some people make accounts sign into Xbox.com and never play a game so the account is active.

Does Microsoft recycle accounts?

Once an account has been deleted (for any reason), it can never be recovered for any reason by anyone. There are no exceptions to that policy. Microsoft does not recycle email addresses.

How do I recover my old email account from Microsoft?

To recover your Hotmail / Outlook.com account, go to the Microsoft account recovery page. Enter the email address you want to recover and another where they can contact you. Write the characters that appear on the screen and click Next.

How long is Microsoft grace period?

For a free trial, your account moves into a grace status for 30 days in most countries and regions. During this grace period, you can purchase Microsoft 365.

Can OneDrive be restored after 30 days?

The default is 30 days. During this time, shared content can still be accessed by other users. At the end of the time, the OneDrive will be in a deleted state for 93 days and can only be restored by a global or SharePoint admin.

Do locked Microsoft accounts get deleted?

Based on Microsoft Account Activity Policy , if you haven't signed in at least once every 2 years on your account , it will be permanently deleted. https://support.microsoft.com/en-ph/help/451105... Was this reply helpful? Yes it also applies to locked accounts since there will be no successful login that will happen .

Should inactive accounts be deleted?

Removal of inactive accounts is essential for the security of the Active Directory. However, it is better to keep such accounts disabled for some time before deleting them. When employees leave the organization or when they take a long to leave, it is recommended to disable their user accounts.

How do I continue without a Microsoft account?

You're not actually forced to use your Microsoft account for as long as you have your PC. To do this, open the Settings app, then go to the Accounts section. Click Your info, then choose Sign in with a local account instead. Confirm that you want to sign out of your Microsoft account, and verify your identity.

What is the risk of stale accounts?

Stale accounts pose a security risk to organizations. Each one of these accounts offers a malicious actor an opportunity to gain access to resources. It is also not uncommon for these stale accounts to have the original default password set.

Do you have to pay for Microsoft 365 every year?

You can choose to pay for your subscription on a monthly or yearly basis. The Microsoft 365 Family plan also lets you share these subscription benefits with up to five additional people.

Do you have to renew Microsoft subscription every year?

You do NOT have to renew or buy Microsoft 365 direct with Microsoft. The worst option for customers is auto-renewal or buying direct from Microsoft. The company would like you to renew direct because they make the most profit that way. Microsoft 365 (aka Office 365) can be extended at any time.