What Happens to Your SiteGround Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Billing
Hosting plan charges
Sites
Go offline on non-payment
Transfer
Site migration available
Step-by-Step Guide
Download site backups
Site Tools → Security → Backups → Create & Download. Download full backups of all hosted websites including files and databases.
Export databases
Site Tools → Site → MySQL → phpMyAdmin. Export each database separately as a SQL file for data preservation.
Transfer sites to another host
Use the SiteGround Migrator plugin (for WordPress) or manual backup to migrate sites to another hosting provider.
Cancel hosting or contact support
Cancel the hosting plan to stop charges. Contact SiteGround support for estate account procedures.
Document Now Checklist
- SiteGround account email
- List all hosted websites
- Hosting plan and renewal date
- Note any domains on SiteGround
- cPanel/Site Tools login credentials
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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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