What Happens to Your Render Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Billing
Per-service monthly charges
Data
Export Postgres before closing
Transfer
Team access available
Step-by-Step Guide
Export Render Postgres databases
Use pg_dump with the external connection string to export all database data. Dashboard → Database → Connection Info.
Suspend or delete paid services
Suspend web services, workers, and cron jobs to stop charges. Free-tier static sites do not incur costs.
Add team members
Settings → Team → Invite. Add a trusted person with Owner access to manage services.
Contact Render support
Contact Render support for estate account transfer or closure procedures.
Document Now Checklist
- Render account email
- List all services (web services, databases, cron jobs)
- Monthly bill amount
- Note any custom domains configured
- Note connected GitHub/GitLab repos
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Related Guides
WordPress.com
Document every WordPress.com site URL, admin login email, and whether each has a premium plan. Add a separate vault entry for each site if you manage multiple.
WordPress.org (Self-Hosted)
Document every self-hosted WordPress site URL, hosting provider, wp-admin login, and database credentials. Add a separate vault entry for each site.
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.
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