# Hoe annuleer ik mijn hostingpakket?

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-cancel-my-hosting-plan/306413
**Category:** Hosted Customers
**Created:** [1 mei 2024 om 23:36 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-cancel-my-hosting-plan/306413 "2024-05-01T23:36:57Z")
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### Author: ![Discourse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/discourse/32/148734_2.png) [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)
#### Post date: [1 mei 2024 om 23:36 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-cancel-my-hosting-plan/306413/1 "2024-05-01T23:36:57Z")

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> 🔖 This guide explains how to cancel your Discourse hosted service, download your data, and understand your options for maintaining limited access to your site.
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> 🙋 Required user level: Administrator

## Canceling your service

1. Log in to your Discourse site as an administrator

2. Navigate to the Manage Account page at `/admin/manage-account`

3. Look for the “Cancel subscription” link (free and paid)

4. In the cancellation modal, type “cancel `yourhostname.com`” (using your actual site hostname) to confirm

5. Follow the remaining steps to complete the cancellation

## Data backup

When you initiate the cancellation process:

- A database-only backup of your site will be automatically generated, and you may choose whether to include all uploads and attachments
- You will receive a Personal Message on your site when the backup is ready to download
- Store this backup securely - you may need it if you want to restore your site in the future

> ℹ It’s strongly recommended to download and verify your backup before the site is shut down.

## Alternative options

If you’re on a Pro or Business paid plan, instead of completely decommissioning your site, you have two downgrade options. These are offered as alternatives during the cancellation process:

1. **Staff-only plan**

2. **Read-only plan**

> ℹ You can upgrade back to a full plan from either downgrade option at any time.

## After cancellation

- Your site will be decommissioned according to the timeline specified during the cancellation process
- Ensure you have downloaded your backup before the decommissioning date
- Your billing will stop at the end of your current billing cycle

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