Are you looking to completely delete your website in Hostinger, along with its database? Whether you’re moving to a new hosting provider, starting fresh with a new website, or simply cleaning up your digital presence, it’s essential to follow the correct steps to ensure a clean and thorough deletion process. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the necessary steps to completely delete your website in Hostinger, including the database, to ensure that no remnants of your site are left behind.
Before we dive into the deletion process, it’s crucial to back up any important data or files associated with your website. This includes website files, databases, emails, and any other relevant information that you may need in the future. Once you have safely backed up all your data, you can proceed with the deletion process.
Step 1: Accessing the Hostinger Control Panel
To delete your website in Hostinger, you’ll need to access the Hostinger control panel. Log in to your Hostinger account and navigate to the control panel. Once you’re in the control panel, locate the website you want to delete.
Step 2: Deleting Website Files
To delete your website files, you can use the File Manager tool in the Hostinger control panel. Navigate to the File Manager and locate the directory where your website files are stored. Select all the files associated with your website and delete them. Make sure to double-check and ensure that you are deleting the correct files to avoid any accidental data loss.
Step 3: Deleting the Database
If your website uses a database (such as MySQL), you’ll need to delete the database as well. In the Hostinger control panel, locate the section for managing databases. Find the database associated with your website and select the option to delete it. Confirm the deletion to remove the database from your hosting account.
Step 4: Removing Subdomains and Addon Domains
If your website has any subdomains or addon domains, make sure to remove them as well. In the Hostinger control panel, navigate to the section for managing domains and locate the subdomains and addon domains associated with your website. Delete these domains to ensure a complete cleanup of your hosting account.
Step 5: Canceling the Hosting Plan
Once you have deleted your website files, database, and any associated domains, you can proceed to cancel your hosting plan with Hostinger. Navigate to the billing section in the Hostinger control panel and find the option to cancel your hosting plan. Follow the
