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PostedJune 6, 2026
UpdatedJune 6, 2026

Cancelling a Hosting Service

We are sorry to see you go. If you would like to cancel your hosting plan, please follow these steps. Please note that cancelling removes access to your hosting account and all associated data.

Before You Cancel

  • Back up your files: Download a full cPanel backup before cancelling
  • Export your databases: Download your MySQL databases via phpMyAdmin
  • Export your emails: If you need copies of old emails, download them from webmail or your email client
  • Transfer your domain: If you want to keep your domain, transfer it to another registrar first

How to Request Cancellation

  1. Log in to your client area
  2. Go to Services ? My Services
  3. Click on the hosting service you wish to cancel
  4. Click Request Cancellation
  5. Select the cancellation type (Immediate or End of Billing Period)
  6. Enter a reason and confirm

Cancellation Types

  • Immediate: Your account is terminated right away. No refund for unused time.
  • End of Billing Period: Your account remains active until your current paid period ends.

Refund Policy

We offer a money-back guarantee – please contact us at [email protected] to discuss your specific situation.

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Ryan Botha

Ryan Botha

Ryan is a web hosting specialist and digital marketing consultant based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with over 12 years of experience in the industry. He has helped hundreds of South African businesses get online, improve their Google rankings, and build websites that actually generate leads. Ryan specialises in WordPress, technical SEO, and web performance - and writes to make complex topics easy to understand for business owners.

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