How to Delete a GoDaddy Account

GoDaddy has been offering internet domain registration services for years. As great as the service is, you might decide it’s time to cancel your subscription. It could be because you no longer require web hosting or are ready to move to another provider. In this article, we will look at deleting your GoDaddy account. We’ll also look at how to cancel any product subscriptions you might have on the platform.

How to Delete Products From a GoDaddy Account

If you would like to delete your GoDaddy account, you will first have to delete all the products you have subscribed to on the platform. You will then have to wait 24 hours before permanently deactivating your account. Therefore, we will start by looking at how to remove these secondary accounts.

How to Replace GoDaddy Email Account

GoDaddy allows you to create professional email accounts that match your domain name. They enhance brand presence and foster trust with clients. If you’re ready to do away with your GoDaddy email account, these steps will walk you through the process.

1. Log in to your GoDaddy account and go to the “Account Settings” tab.
   
2. Go to “My Profile.”
   
3. Tap “Edit,” located on the right side of the screen.
   
4. Scroll to the email address you.
   
5. Type your new email address and save it.
   

Your GoDaddy email account will now be replaced. GoDaddy will send you a confirmation message letting you know the process was successful.

Bear in mind that deleting an email account means that you will no longer have access to any of the stored messages. But replacing an email address doesn’t get rid of the domain associated with the account.

How to Delete GoDaddy Domain Account

Domains are the focal point of the GoDaddy platform. Deleting one is relatively straightforward. The method outlined below will guide you through how to do it.

1. Open your GoDaddy account and go to “Domains.”
   
2. Tap “Manage” option on the selected domain.
   
3. Scroll down to find “Additional Settings.”
   
4. Press “Delete domain” to remove the accounts.
   
5. Click the box that says, “Yes, I consent to delete the selected domains.”
   
6. Hit “Continue” to complete the process.
   

Your domains have now been deleted from GoDaddy. Any website associated with the domain will no longer be accessible using that web address.

How to Delete GoDaddy Domain Backorder and Monitoring

GoDaddy provides a backorder service that allows you to buy a domain that’s currently in use. The platform monitors the registered domain and snatches it up once it becomes available. It doesn’t always mean that you will get the domain name, as the current user might choose to renew the registration. If there are domain names that you have your sights on but have changed your mind, here’s how to cancel the GoDaddy backorder and monitoring service.

1. Sign in to GoDaddy and head to the “Domains.”
   
2. Press “Buy & Sell” and select “Backorders and Monitoring” from the dropdown menu.
   
3. Tick the box next to the domain you would like to stop monitoring.
4. Tap “Remove Selected” and click the “Remove backorders and monitoring” box.
5. Hit “OK” to complete the process and then “OK” again on the confirmation message that pops up.

GoDaddy will now stop monitoring the domain name you previously were interested in.

How to Delete GoDaddy Domain Protection Plan

GoDaddy provides a basic level of protection for domains hosted on its platform. Website owners can sign up for extra domain protection that enhances online security. The program keeps private data safe and inaccessible. It also scans for malware, offering protection from hackers and other online threats. Follow the steps shown here to delete GoDaddy’s domain protection.

1. Log in to GoDaddy and navigate to the “Domain Control Center.”
2. Press “Select All” to check the boxes for all the domains you have on the platform.
   
3. Tap “Ownership” and then “Downgrade Privacy Protection.”
   
4. Click “No Privacy Protection” and then “Confirm.”
5. Tick the box that states, “Yes, I consent to remove protection for the selected domain.”
6. Hit “Continue” and proceed to the identity verification process.

GoDaddy will send you a notification letting you know that the process has been completed successfully.

How to Delete GoDaddy Incoming Domain Transfer

You can transfer domains hosted on other platforms to GoDaddy. The process takes about 5 to 7 days. If you are deleting your GoDaddy account within this period, you will have to delete the incoming domain transfer too. Check out how to do that.

1. Open GoDaddy and open the “Domain Control Center.”
2. Tap “Domains” and then “Transfers.”
3. Click “Select All” to mark all the domains up for transfer.
4. Press “Cancel Transfer,” located at the top of the list.
5. Hit “Cancel Transfer” again in the pop-up message displayed.

A confirmation message will appear, letting you know that the domain transfers have been canceled.

How to Delete GoDaddy SSL Certificate

An SSL certificate is a digital document that secures the communication between a website and its servers. It protects the data and lets site visitors know that the platform is safe for use. GoDaddy offers the SSL certificate as a subscription service. Here’s how to cancel it.

1. Log in to GoDaddy and head to the Product page.
2. Press “SSL Certificate” and then the “Manage” button next to it.
3. Click “Certificate Details,” then the “Revoke” button next to Status.
4. From the dropdown menu that appears, select the reason you are canceling the certificate.
5. Hit “Revoke Certificate” to complete the process.

Your SSL Certificate will now be revoked.

How to Delete GoDaddy Mobile App Store Purchase

GoDaddy is compatible with some apps available on Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. If you would like to cancel these app subscriptions, follow the steps below.

1. Open your GoDaddy account and head to the “Renewals and Billing.”
   
2. Tick all the products available.
   
3. Click the “Bulk actions.”
   
4. Then tap “Cancel Renewal.”
   
5. Press “Delete My Product” in the pop-up message displayed.
   
6. Click “Yes, I want to delete” once you receive the email.
   
7. Hit the “Send Email” button.
   

All your app purchases and subscriptions will now be canceled.

How to Delete Free GoDaddy Account

GoDaddy will only allow you to delete your account once all product subscriptions have been canceled. Once that process is completed, you’ll have to wait 24 hours before you can proceed to deactivate your account. This is how to exit the platform.

1. Log in to GoDaddy and navigate to “Account Settings.”
   
2. Select the “Contact Preference” page.
   
3. Scroll to “Account.”
   
4. Press the “Edit” button located on the right side of the screen.
   
5. In the “Confirm” section, tick the “I understand this action cannot be undone” box.
   
6. Click “Close Account” to confirm your action.
   

GoDaddy will send you a notification letting you know that your account has been permanently deleted.

End of the Road

Deleting your GoDaddy account is a pretty straightforward process. Whether you are interested in moving to an alternate web hosting platform or don’t require their services anymore, you can easily shut down your GoDaddy account. This guide shows you how to do that. It includes all the information you need to delete associated GoDaddy products as well.

Have you deleted your GoDaddy account? What was the process like for you? Let us know in the comments section below.