How to Cancel Hostinger Hosting (2026): Refund, Auto-Renew & Migration Steps

Quick answer: cancel Hostinger one of two ways — request a refund (within 30 days, Billing → Paid Invoices → Refund; deletes everything immediately) or disable auto-renewal (Billing → Subscriptions → toggle off; site stays live until expiry). Whichever you choose, download a full backup and migrate your site first — Hostinger deletion is permanent and irreversible.

Step 1: Migrate Before You Cancel

The #1 mistake: canceling first, migrating second. Once a refund is processed, Hostinger deletes all data immediately — files, databases, email, everything. The safe sequence:

• Sign up at your new host — Bluehost migrates WordPress sites free.
• Export your site — Hostinger dashboard → Files → Backup, or use a migration plugin. Download locally too.
• AI Builder sites — backups can't be downloaded; use Hostinger's export-to-WordPress tool first.
• Verify the new site works — test on the temporary URL before touching DNS.
• Then cancel — only after the new host is serving your site.

Full process: WordPress migration guide and nameserver change guide.

Step 2A: Cancel With a Refund (First 30 Days)

• Dashboard → Billing → Paid Invoices
• Find the invoice — if eligible, a Refund button appears (no button = non-refundable)
• Confirm which services to refund and acknowledge the permanent data loss warning
• Choose destination: Hostinger Balance (instant, irreversible) or original payment method (hours to ~9 business days)

Refund rules: hosting refundable within 30 days; domains within 96 hours for common TLDs (free-domain cost may be deducted); crypto payments non-refundable; renewals generally not covered.

Step 2B: Stop Future Charges (Outside Refund Window)

• Dashboard → Profile → Billing → Subscriptions
• Locate the hosting service → toggle auto-renewal off
• Review the warnings and confirm — the site stays live until the paid term ends

After expiry, the service is canceled and data deleted automatically. Keep your local backup regardless — Hostinger keeps nothing.

Don't Forget the Domain

Canceling hosting doesn't cancel your domain — they're separate subscriptions. If your domain is registered at Hostinger and you want to keep it: leave it active (points anywhere via DNS) or transfer it to your new host. If you want to drop it entirely, disable its auto-renewal separately. More: migration mistakes to avoid.