What Happens to Your Kinsta Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Billing
Monthly hosting charges
Sites
WordPress and app hosting
Transfer
Site migration supported
Step-by-Step Guide
Download site backups
MyKinsta → Sites → Backups → Download. Download full backups of all WordPress sites and applications before making changes.
Migrate sites to another host
Use Kinsta migration or manual backup/restore to move sites to another hosting provider.
Add company members
MyKinsta → Users → Invite User. Add a trusted person with Company Administrator access.
Cancel plan or contact support
Cancel the hosting subscription to stop charges. Contact Kinsta support for estate account procedures.
Document Now Checklist
- Kinsta account email
- List all hosted sites and applications
- Monthly hosting cost
- Note custom domains
- WordPress admin credentials for each site
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Kinsta. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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Vercel
Add a trusted person to your Vercel team with Admin role. This ensures deployments continue.
Netlify
Add a trusted person to your Netlify team. Team → Members → Invite.
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