What Happens to Your Data When You Cancel Hosting?

Cancelling a hosting account doesn't erase your data instantly — but you shouldn't count on it staying available indefinitely either.

The Grace Period

Most hosts retain data for a limited period after cancellation, giving you a window to reactivate or export everything before permanent deletion.

Export Everything First

Download a full backup of your files and database before cancelling — don't rely on the grace period as your only safety net.

What Gets Deleted

After the retention period, files, databases, and email are permanently removed from the server — there's typically no recovery possible once that window closes.

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