do I still need to log in to hotmail ac

Hi, if I use window live mail to download/send mail for my hotmail ac, do i
still need to log it hotmail.com for at least 3 month to keep it active ?
Also, what about gmail and yahoo mail.
Thanks a lot, Danny

Using an account through Web access or by accessing with an email client
keeps an account active.
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Ron Sommer
MS MVP-Mail

"Danny" <> wrote in message
news:F520B5DF-85AE-412C-8A27-...
> Hi, if I use window live mail to download/send mail for my hotmail ac, do
> i
> still need to log it hotmail.com for at least 3 month to keep it active ?
> Also, what about gmail and yahoo mail.
> Thanks a lot, Danny

No,
Even if you didn't use WLM or sign on to the account in the web UI, the expiration due to inactivity is now 270 days, not 3
months.
- Note: The only exception - new accounts do need to be used within 10 days(not 270)

Gmail and Yahoo, you'll have to see their help to determine if pop3 or imap access in a local email client qualifies as usage
preventing expiration.

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....winston
MS-MVP[Mail]

"Danny" <> wrote in message news:F520B5DF-85AE-412C-8A27-...
> Hi, if I use window live mail to download/send mail for my hotmail ac, do i
> still need to log it hotmail.com for at least 3 month to keep it active ?
> Also, what about gmail and yahoo mail.
> Thanks a lot, Danny