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When purchasing a profile with a Hotmail account, make sure to check the apps connected to the email. Some providers may link a hidden app to the email, which allows them to monitor activity and eventually reclaim the profile, causing you to lose all your assets.
These linked apps can access many email functions without needing to log in directly.
After purchasing a profile with Hotmail, immediately:
For extra protection:
If you’re already using a profile linked to Hotmail, review and secure your assets now to reduce the risk.
These linked apps can access many email functions without needing to log in directly.
After purchasing a profile with Hotmail, immediately:
- Change the email password and recovery email.
- Remove any hidden apps linked to the Hotmail account via this link: https://account.live.com/consent/manage?fn=email
For extra protection:
- Go to Security → Two-step verification.
- Scroll down to Recovery Code → Generate a new code and save it, to prevent anyone who may have previously obtained the old code from accessing your email.
If you’re already using a profile linked to Hotmail, review and secure your assets now to reduce the risk.