What Happens to Your WordPress.org (Self-Hosted) Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Hosting
Charges continue until cancelled
Sites
Go offline on non-payment
Data
Export via WP admin or host backups
Step-by-Step Guide
List all self-hosted WordPress sites
Document every self-hosted WordPress site URL, hosting provider, wp-admin login, and database credentials. Add a separate vault entry for each site.
Backup each site
Export content via wp-admin > Tools > Export, and download full backups from your hosting provider cPanel or dashboard.
Document hosting and domain details
Note the hosting provider, domain registrar, and renewal dates for each site. Domains and hosting must be transferred or cancelled.
Document Now Checklist
- All website URLs
- Hosting provider for each
- wp-admin login for each
- Domain registrar and renewal dates
- Database credentials
Save this to your vault
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Start your vault — free for 30 daysLast verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with WordPress.org (Self-Hosted). This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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WordPress.com
Document every WordPress.com site URL, admin login email, and whether each has a premium plan. Add a separate vault entry for each site if you manage multiple.
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.
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