Will deleting my Microsoft account delete my Gmail?

The short answer would be 'No', it won't affect your Gmail.com email address. Your Gmail account will still be a separate account under Google. However, once the Microsoft account is closed, you won't be able to use the address to log in or access your Microsoft-related services.
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Does deleting a Microsoft account delete your email?

Email: Email data in email accounts associated with Outlook.com (or other Microsoft mail services) may be retained for a period of time after account deletion. Similarly, users typically have a period of time to recover these emails.
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Will closing my Microsoft account close my Gmail?

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No Microsoft can't close your Gmail account, it is possible you have a Microsoft account which has been created using your Gmail account and that is what is being referenced. To be sure, you can login at Microsoft.com using your Microsoft account details, and also at Gmail.com with your Gmail details.
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Will I lose my Gmail account if I delete my Microsoft account?

The Gmail account will not be affected or deleted. Gmail and Microsoft are two different platforms and the accounts are different. You can close your Microsoft account.
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What will I lose if I delete my Microsoft account?

Closing a Microsoft account means you won't be able to use it to sign in to any Microsoft products or services, including Outlook.com or Hotmail, OneDrive, Xbox, Skype, Office or Microsoft 365, Rewards and Microsoft Certification. You will also lose access to any saved BitLocker recovery keys.
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Does closing your Microsoft account delete everything?

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If you delete a Microsoft account, this does not mean that the data of the Microsoft account used as a local user account on your computer is deleted. Your Microsoft account is not directly associated with the data stored on your computer that is used as a local account.
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What happens when you remove Microsoft account from device?

Unlinking removes a device as being associated with your online Microsoft Account. It does not affect your ability to continue to sign into your MS account on the PC or any of its features.
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Is your Microsoft account your Gmail account?

When you create a Microsoft account, you can use any email address as your username, including addresses from Outlook.com, Yahoo! or Gmail. If you already use an email address and password to sign into Microsoft devices and services like the ones mentioned above, then you already have a Microsoft account.
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How do I unlink my Microsoft account from Gmail?

Unlink your address

Tap the Gmail account you'd like to unlink from your other account. In the "Linked Account" section, tap Unlink account. Choose whether to keep copies of emails from the account. Tap Unlink.
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Can I use the same email after delete my Microsoft account?

No. Closing a Microsoft account will close that email account, delete that email address. You will not be able to recreate that email account.
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Is Microsoft account separate from Gmail?

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This is because Google and Microsoft operate independently, so removing your Gmail account doesn't directly affect your Microsoft account.
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What happens if I cancel my Microsoft account?

Important: If, for example, you cancel a Microsoft 365 Basic, Personal, or Family subscription, your storage allowance will revert to 5GB of cloud storage, which includes your OneDrive and Outlook.com attachments, and 15GB of Outlook.com storage.
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Can I remove my Microsoft account from my computer?

You can use the Settings app to remove a user account.
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Will deleting Outlook account delete emails?

Important: When you close your Microsoft account, your email and contacts are deleted from our servers and can't be recovered.
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How do I delete my Microsoft account without losing data?

How to quickly delete your Microsoft account without losing data
  1. Back up data from Microsoft services to avoid losing important files, emails, and records when closing your account.
  2. Cancel any paid Microsoft services and subscriptions to prevent unexpected charges after closing your account.
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How do I remove my old email address from my Microsoft account?

In the Settings window, click on 'Accounts'. Click on 'Your info' in the left pane. Click on 'Manage my Microsoft account' to open your Microsoft account in a web browser. Once there, you can change the email address associated with your account.
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Does deleting a Microsoft account delete your Gmail?

No, modifying / deleting a microsoft account alias will have no effect on the gmail account. You can follow along here to make the changes.
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Why is Microsoft closing my Gmail account?

Yes, it is likely a scam. Microsoft would not send an email regarding the closure of a Gmail account as it is not a Microsoft product. It is important to be cautious of any emails that ask for personal information or prompt you to click on a link.
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Can I merge Gmail and Microsoft account?

Unfortunately, there isn't a direct way to merge the storage of your Microsoft 365 OneDrive account with your Google account. Each service operates independently, and their storage cannot be combined into a single pool. However, you can manage your storage more effectively by using both services side by side.
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Is Gmail run by Microsoft?

Gmail is an email service owned by Google and part of Google Workspace. In contrast, Microsoft owns Outlook email, and it's included in the Microsoft 365 suite. Both Gmail and Outlook provide an email address and an interface to access your emails.
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Are Microsoft and Google linked?

No, your Google (Gmail) account remains separate from your Microsoft account. So if you delete your Google account, your Microsoft account will remain intact. However, before removing your Google account, you may want to add an alias and update your account security info.
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Do I really need a Microsoft account?

You need a Microsoft account to sign in to your Windows pc, Xbox console, or any of Microsoft's products and services, including Office, Outlook.com, OneDrive, Xbox Live, Microsoft 365, Family Safety, Skype, Bing, Microsoft Store and MSN.
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How do I unlink my Microsoft account?

Step 1: Complete unlinking steps on your Android and Surface Duo devices
  1. Go to Settings > Connected Devices > Link to Windows > About Link to Windows. ...
  2. Click your Microsoft account.
  3. Scroll down to Link to Windows where you will see your previously used Microsoft account and email address.
  4. Click Remove account.
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What happens when I unlink a computer from my Microsoft account?

Once you unlink a device, it no longer counts toward your device limit. If you download an app or game on this device later, it will count towards your device limit again.
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Does removing a device from Microsoft log you out?

Yes, you can log back into your business account on your desktop even after removing it from your Microsoft account.
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