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How do I cancel Ghost?
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Short answer
Cancel Ghost(Pro) as the publication owner from Ghost Admin > Ghost(Pro) > Billing. Export your content first, then click the red Cancel account link. It takes about 1 minute. The site remains online until the billing cycle ends, when the site and account are deleted. Ghost does not offer refunds.
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What you are cancelling
Publishing platform with managed hosting for websites, memberships and email newsletters. This guide covers every place the subscription can live - the website - plus what happens to refunds, pausing and your data afterwards.
Step-by-step instructions
The site remains online through the paid billing cycle.
1
Open Ghost(Pro) Billing
Sign in as the publication owner and open Ghost(Pro) > Billing.
2
Export first
Use the export tool or request a complete archive from [email protected] before cancelling.
3
Click Cancel account
Select the red link in the lower-left corner and complete the confirmation.
The site and account are deleted at cycle end, and a complete archive cannot be requested after cancellation.
Tick a step to keep your place - nothing is stored. Tap a step to tick it off - nothing is stored.
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Not cancelling today? Put it in your calendar.
Tell us when Ghost renews and download a calendar reminder that lands two days before, with this guide and the direct cancellation page inside. Nothing is stored - the file is yours.
Refunds, downgrades, pausing and your data
Four questions people ask before they cancelCan I get my money back?
Ghost(Pro) fees are non-refundable.
Is there a cheaper way to stay?
Plan and billing-frequency changes are available in Billing, apply immediately and use prorated credit for unused time.
Can I pause instead of cancel?
Ghost(Pro) cannot be paused; an active subscription is required to keep the site online.
What happens to my account data?
The site and account are deleted at billing-cycle end. Export content or request a complete archive before cancelling.
Frequently asked questions
Who can cancel Ghost(Pro)?
Only the publication owner.
When is the site deleted?
At the end of the billing cycle.
Can I get a refund?
No. Ghost(Pro) fees are non-refundable.
Can I pause Ghost(Pro)?
No. Cancelling is required to stop payment.
How do I preserve the full site?
Request a complete archive before cancelling.
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