What Happens to Your Render Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Billing
Per-service monthly charges
Data
Export Postgres before closing
Transfer
Team access available
Step-by-Step Guide
Export Render Postgres databases
Use pg_dump with the external connection string to export all database data. Dashboard → Database → Connection Info.
Suspend or delete paid services
Suspend web services, workers, and cron jobs to stop charges. Free-tier static sites do not incur costs.
Add team members
Settings → Team → Invite. Add a trusted person with Owner access to manage services.
Contact Render support
Contact Render support for estate account transfer or closure procedures.
Document Now Checklist
- Render account email
- List all services (web services, databases, cron jobs)
- Monthly bill amount
- Note any custom domains configured
- Note connected GitHub/GitLab repos
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Render. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Related Guides
GitHub
GitHub has no formal memorialization process. Private repos become permanently inaccessible without account credentials. Add a trusted contact as org owner for any organizations you manage.
Vercel
Add a trusted person to your Vercel team with Admin role. This ensures deployments continue.
Netlify
Add a trusted person to your Netlify team. Team → Members → Invite.
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