What Happens to Your Linode (Akamai Cloud) Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Billing
Hourly charges on Linodes
Data
Export before powering off
Transfer
Contact support
Step-by-Step Guide
Export data from all Linodes
SSH into each Linode to download application data and databases. Create backups before shutting down any instances.
Power off or delete Linodes
Note that powered-off Linodes still incur charges. Delete Linodes to stop billing entirely.
Check NodeBalancers and storage
NodeBalancers, Block Storage volumes, and Object Storage also incur charges. Delete or transfer as needed.
Contact Linode support for closure
Contact Akamai/Linode support for estate account transfer or closure procedures.
Document Now Checklist
- Linode account email
- List all Linodes and their purposes
- Monthly bill amount
- SSH key and root password locations
- Note any DNS records managed in Linode
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Linode (Akamai Cloud). This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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