1. Hotmail was once the preferred email service for millions globally. Although Microsoft discontinued the brand in 2013, replacing it with Outlook.com, the fondness for that classic email address persists. The positive aspect? You can still establish a Hotmail account today.
Hotmail: A Legacy That Endures
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Hotmail reigned supreme as the leading free email service. It was a trailblazer in the realm of web-based email, enabling users to access their inboxes from any computer, anywhere in the world—a groundbreaking idea at that time.
After being acquired by Microsoft in 1997, Hotmail rapidly gained popularity, amassing millions of users. The distinctive Hotmail sign-in page became a routine destination for countless individuals checking their emails from various locations.
However, as technology progressed, so did Microsoft's email strategy. In 2012, the Hotmail brand was retired in favor of the new Outlook.com service. Users of Hotmail were migrated to Outlook, and the Hotmail name seemingly vanished from the online sphere.
Nevertheless, an interesting fact remains: you can still create a Hotmail email account today, despite the brand's absence. While the Hotmail name may not be
prominently featured, Microsoft has preserved the option for those wishing to hold onto a piece of email history.
Steps to Create a Hotmail Email Account
Establishing a Hotmail account is a simple process, although it may not be immediately clear how to do so, as Microsoft now defaults to Outlook.com. To create your account, follow these steps:
1. Launch your web browser and navigate to the page for creating a Microsoft account.
2. Select the option to obtain a new email address.
3. When asked to select an email address, click on the dropdown menu adjacent to @outlook.com and opt for @hotmail.com.
4. Input your preferred email address preceding @hotmail.com and provide the necessary details such as your password, name, and date of birth.
5. If requested, confirm your identity.
6. Follow any further setup instructions, and you will successfully have a Hotmail email address.
