Sign in to your Microsoft account
Go to the Microsoft account closure page
Review the account closure information
Make sure you cancel any active subscriptions
Spend any remaining account balance
Save any important files, emails, or data
Check that no devices or services depend on the account
Select the reason for closing the account
Confirm the account closure
Wait for the 30- or 60-day closure period to end
Do not sign in again if you want the closure to complete