Hotmail Polity

Question

how long does hotmail keep my emails if i have never migrated over to outlook

Answer 1

Hotmail, which is now part of Outlook.com, typically retains emails indefinitely as long as the account remains active and does not violate any terms of service. However, if an account is inactive for a prolonged period (usually around 12 months), Microsoft may delete the account and its contents. If you have never migrated to Outlook, your emails should still be accessible unless the account has been inactive for too long.

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References:

• Planning considerations to deploy Outlook for Windows