What Happens to Your Oracle Cloud Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Billing
Charges per second on compute
Free tier
Some resources always free
Transfer
Contact Oracle support
Step-by-Step Guide
Export data from OCI resources
Download data from Object Storage, Autonomous Database, and compute instances before making changes.
Terminate paid compute instances
Stop and terminate any paid compute instances, load balancers, and database services. Free-tier resources do not incur charges.
Review compartments and IAM
Check all compartments for running resources. Add a trusted user via IAM if account transfer is needed.
Contact Oracle support
Contact Oracle Cloud support for estate account closure or transfer procedures.
Document Now Checklist
- Oracle Cloud account email and tenancy OCID
- List all compartments and running resources
- Monthly bill amount
- Note any free-tier vs paid resources
- IAM user details
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Oracle Cloud. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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