Microsoft has announced that it will soon start deleting emails from its users’ Hotmail inboxes if they exceed the storage limit of 15GB. The company has sent out emails to users warning them that they must either delete some of their old emails or pay an annual fee to keep their storage capacity.

The move comes as part of Microsoft’s efforts to streamline its email services and promote the use of the company’s cloud storage service, OneDrive. With OneDrive, users can store and share files up to 5GB in size, making it easier to manage their online storage needs.

According to Microsoft, the email deletion process will start on August 30, 2021, and will not affect users who have a Pro subscription or who use Office 365, which provides users with unlimited storage.

The email sent by Microsoft to users explains the storage limits and options available to them. The email reads, “Dear valued customer, as a result of our efforts to optimize and improve our email services, we will soon be deleting emails from your account that exceed our storage limits of 15GB. To avoid loss of data, you must either delete emails or pay to upgrade your storage capacity.”

The email also provides a link to Microsoft’s support page, which provides information on how to manage storage, delete old emails, and upgrade storage capacity.

Some users have expressed frustration over the new policy, as they may have a significant amount of important emails they don’t want to lose. However, others see it as a necessary step to keep their inbox organized and avoid clutter.

In conclusion, if you are a Hotmail user and have accumulated a large number of emails, it’s best to start managing your storage capacity by deleting old and unnecessary emails. Alternatively, you can choose to pay an annual fee to upgrade your storage capacity and avoid the risk of losing important emails. Either way, it’s essential to take action now to avoid any unpleasant surprises when the deletion process starts.