What Happens to Your Ahrefs Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Portal
ahrefs.com
Cost
$99–$999+/month
Billing
Monthly or annual
Step-by-Step Guide
Transfer account or share project access
Ahrefs doesn't support ownership transfer natively. Share project data with a team member or export.
Estimated time: 10 min
Export SEO data and reports
Download backlink profiles, keyword rankings, site audit results, and content explorer data.
Estimated time: 30 min
Cancel subscription immediately
Ahrefs subscriptions range $99–$999+/month. Cancel in My Account > Billing to stop charges.
Estimated time: 10 min
Document which websites are tracked
List all verified websites and projects in the Ahrefs account.
Estimated time: 10 min
Document Now Checklist
- Ahrefs account email
- Subscription plan and monthly cost
- Websites tracked
- Annual vs. monthly billing
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Ahrefs. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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Domain Names (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare)
Domains expire on a specific date. If not renewed, they become publicly available and can be registered by anyone.
Shopify
If you have an active Shopify store, orders may continue coming in. Your executor needs access immediately to fulfill or refund.
GitHub
Transfer important private repositories to a trusted collaborator or organisation. Go to Repo Settings → Transfer.
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