Disconnecting your email account in Windows 10 can help protect your privacy or fix synchronization issues. Whether you’re removing an old account or switching to a new one, this step-by-step guide will walk you through the process easily. Keep in mind, disconnecting an account will stop emails from syncing on your device, but your emails will remain on the server unless you delete them directly from your email provider.
Step-by-Step Guide to Disconnect Your Email in Windows 10
- Open Settings. Click on the Start menu (Windows icon) at the bottom left of your screen. Then, select the gear icon to open Settings. Alternatively, press Windows key + I on your keyboard.
- Navigate to Accounts. In the Settings window, find and click on the option named Accounts. This section manages your email, login, and sync settings.
- Select Email & Accounts. On the left sidebar, click on Privacy & security or Emails & accounts, depending on your Windows 10 version. If you see an option called Email & accounts, select it.
- Find your email account. Scroll through the list of accounts linked to your device. Look for the email account you wish to disconnect.
- Click on the account. Once located, click on the email account to reveal more options. You will see buttons like Manage or Disconnect.
- Choose Disconnect. Click the Disconnect button. Confirm the action if prompted. Your email account will then be removed from Windows 10, and syncing will stop.
After completing these steps, your email account will be disconnected from your Windows 10 device. If you wish to remove the account entirely, you may need to go further into the email app or reset specific settings. This process is useful if you are troubleshooting email issues or switching to a different email provider.
Note: Disconnecting an account does not delete your emails from the email server. If you want to delete emails, do so directly through your email provider’s website or app. Also, if you use an account to sign into other apps or services, disconnecting it here may affect your access to those as well.
If you encounter any issues during this process, double-check that you have the necessary administrator permissions on your device. Some accounts, especially work or school accounts, may have restrictions set by an administrator. In such cases, consult your IT support or account administrator for assistance.
