What Happens to Your Netlify Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Billing
Pro/Business plans charge monthly
Functions
Serverless functions may incur usage
Transfer
Team member access
Step-by-Step Guide
Document all hosted sites
List all sites, their connected Git repos, and custom domains. Sites stop deploying if the account is closed.
Export environment variables and forms data
Document all environment variables per site. Export any Netlify Forms submissions as they are lost on account closure.
Add team members
Team → Members → Invite. Add a trusted person with Owner access to maintain sites and billing.
Downgrade or cancel account
Downgrade to the free Starter plan or contact Netlify support for estate account closure.
Document Now Checklist
- Netlify account email
- List all hosted sites and their Git repos
- List custom domains on Netlify
- Environment variables per site
- Monthly bill amount
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Netlify. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Related Guides
GitHub
GitHub has no formal memorialization process. Private repos become permanently inaccessible without account credentials. Add a trusted contact as org owner for any organizations you manage.
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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