How to Cancel GoDaddy
Varies by product ($5–$30/mo typical for hosting) · Varies by domain/hosting plan annually
Cancelling a product and turning off auto-renew are two separate settings, and renewal billing starts 30–45 days before expiration, so people cancel too late if they only cancel the product.
Step-by-step guide
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Log in and go to "My Products"
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For a domain: open the domain, go to domain settings, and toggle off "Auto Renew" specifically — cancelling the product alone does not stop this
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For hosting/websites: select the plan, then click "Cancel" under Renewals & Billing
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Confirm cancellation
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Check "My Products" afterward to verify the item shows as non-renewing
Watch out for
- ⚠️Turning off auto-renew is a separate step from cancelling — missing it is the most common reason people get charged again
- ⚠️Renewal charges are billed 30–45 days before the expiration date, so disable auto-renew well before then
- ⚠️Domain cancellation does not release the domain name immediately; it typically enters an expiration/redemption period first
- ⚠️Refunds for hosting are prorated only within a limited window (often 30–45 days of purchase) — check the current refund policy before assuming a refund applies
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