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How to Delete and Remove an Email Account from Outlook App

Outlook allows you to connect multiple email accounts and manage them from one place for convenience. However, you may sometimes need to remove an account you no longer use or access. Deleting an account from Outlook completely removes it and its data from the app on your device.

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to delete and remove an email account from the Outlook app on Windows, Mac, iPhone/iPad (iOS), and Android devices:

Remove Account from Outlook on Windows

Follow these steps to remove an email account from Outlook desktop app on your Windows PC:

  1. Open the Outlook app on your Windows PC
  2. Click on File > Account Settings from the top menu bar
  3. Under Account Settings, click on Account Settings again
  4. In the Email tab, select the email account you want to remove
  5. Click on Remove above the accounts list
  6. Click Yes on the prompt to confirm deleting the account

The selected email account will now be removed from Outlook on your Windows PC. Keep in mind that removing it from Outlook does not delete the account itself. You can still access it through other mail clients or web interfaces.

Remove Account from Outlook on Mac

Here is how to delete an email account from Outlook on your Mac:

  1. Launch the Outlook desktop app on your Mac
  2. Select Outlook > Preferences from the top menu bar
  3. Go to Accounts
  4. Select the email account you want to remove
  5. Click the – icon below the accounts list
  6. Confirm removal by clicking Delete on the prompt

These steps will sign you out and remove the selected account from Outlook on your Mac. Other accounts in Outlook will remain intact.

Remove Account from Outlook App on iPhone/iPad

To remove an email account from Outlook mobile app on your iPhone or iPad, follow these instructions:

  1. Open the Outlook app on your iOS device
  2. Tap on your profile icon on the top-left
  3. Go to Settings at the bottom
  4. Under Accounts, choose the account you want to delete
  5. Tap on Delete Account
  6. Confirm with Delete to remove the account

The account is now removed from the Outlook app on your iPhone or iPad. You can repeat these steps to delete other accounts.

Remove Account from Outlook App on Android

Use these steps to remove an email account from the Outlook Android app:

  1. Launch the Outlook app on your Android phone or tablet
  2. Tap on your profile picture on the top-left corner
  3. Select the Settings (gear) icon at the bottom
  4. Go to Mail accounts and choose the account to remove
  5. Tap on Delete Account at the bottom
  6. Confirm with Delete to remove the account

The selected email account will now be deleted from the Outlook app on your Android device. Other accounts will remain unaffected.

What Happens When You Remove an Account

Here are some key points about removing an email account from Outlook:

  • It removes the account from Outlook app on that device only
  • Your email account still exists and can be accessed from other mail clients
  • Any offline Outlook data for that account on your device will be deleted
  • Account removal doesn’t impact other accounts in Outlook
  • You can add back the same or a new account anytime

So in summary, removing an account disconnects it from Outlook without deleting the account itself. It’s useful when you want to declutter your Outlook app or switch to another mail client.

Troubleshooting Account Removal

If you are unable to remove an account from Outlook using the above steps, try these troubleshooting tips:

  • Close Outlook app and restart your device
  • Update the Outlook app to latest version
  • Check if Outlook is logged in with the correct Microsoft account
  • For work/school accounts, talk to your IT admin for help

In rare cases, you may need to uninstall and reinstall the Outlook app after backing up your data. Contact Outlook customer support if nothing seems to work.

We hope this detailed guide helped you learn how to easily remove any email account from the Outlook app on Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. Managing accounts is vital for keeping your Outlook organized and clutter-free.

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