However, Microsoft eventually consolidated its services. In 2013, Hotmail was officially rebranded as Outlook.com, and the ability to create new accounts with the .com.au extension was removed. Is It Still Active?
This blog post covers the history and current status of the rare email domain. The Rarity of the Hotmail.com.au Email Address Hotmail.com.au Email
The domain is still valid and properly configured to accept mail. However, Microsoft eventually consolidated its services
Unfortunately, . While you can still create new @outlook.com or @hotmail.com accounts, the Australian-specific domain is no longer available for new registrations. If you have one, hold onto it—it's a genuine piece of Australian digital history. This blog post covers the history and current
It is a rare digital badge of "patriotism" and early internet adoption. Many users find it nice to have a distinct identity that stands out from the standard global domains.
Hotmail is now Outlook.com To sign in to Hotmail, you'll need your Microsoft account username and password. Microsoft Support