Does deleting Microsoft account Delete Google account?

Answered by Ricardo McCardle

Deleting a Microsoft account does not delete a Google account. It’s important to understand that Microsoft and Google are separate entities with their own online services and platforms. While they may compete in some areas, they do not have direct control or jurisdiction over each other’s services.

When you create a Microsoft account, you are essentially creating an account for Microsoft services such as Outlook, OneDrive, Xbox Live, or Skype. This account is not tied to your Gmail email address or your Google account in any way.

If you choose to delete your Microsoft account, it will only affect the Microsoft services associated with that account. Your Gmail email address and your Google account will remain completely unaffected. You will still be able to access and use your Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Google Photos, and other Google services just as you did before.

It’s worth noting that deleting a Microsoft account can have consequences if you were using any Microsoft services extensively. For example, if you had important data stored in OneDrive, deleting your Microsoft account would result in the loss of that data. Therefore, it’s crucial to back up any important information before proceeding with the deletion.

To avoid any confusion, it’s always a good practice to separate your personal and professional accounts. If you use a Gmail email address for your personal communication and a Microsoft account for work-related services, you won’t have to worry about the two accounts being connected or affected by each other’s deletion.

Deleting a Microsoft account does not delete a Google account. They are separate entities, and deleting one does not have any impact on the other. It’s important to understand the implications of deleting any account and to back up any important data before proceeding with the deletion process.