GoDaddy turns auto-renewal on by default, so even if you never switched it on, you have to turn it off yourself. Here's the short version:
- Click your profile icon (top right), open Renewals & Billing and select Manage Subscriptions.
- Select the domain or product, click Cancel Plan, pick a reason and click Continue to Cancel.
- Check the end date GoDaddy shows and click Confirm Cancel. For a domain with Domain Protection, enter the verification code GoDaddy sends you.
If you bought the product through the Apple App Store or Google Play, cancel it in that app store instead. These steps match GoDaddy's help center as checked on November 1, 2026.
The detailed steps with screenshots follow, then the reasons to keep auto-renewal off.
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How to Turn Off Auto renew in Godaddy Products?
We will now begin the actual tutorial where we will see how you can turn off the auto-renewal.
The procedure to stop the auto-renewal process has one extra step for domain names with Domain Protection. Don’t worry, we will see that too.
The extra step is an identity check. GoDaddy used to ask you to turn off privacy or ownership protection before cancelling a domain's renewal. Its current help article no longer requires that: you verify your identity with a code instead.
If you still want to remove the protection itself, for example before moving the domain elsewhere, the steps follow.
Turning Ownership Protection Off
We will here see the steps to turn off the ownership protection.
At first, you will have to head over to the products and services. On the right side, you will see your profile icon, you will need to click on it and it will show a drop-down menu.
In the drop-down, you will see an option called “ My Products ”. You can click on it and it will take you to the new page of products and services.
In the products and services, you will need to click on the domain name where you want to disable the ownership protection. Right next to the domain name, you will find an option called “ Manage ”. After clicking on the manage button, you will see all the information about the domain name.
Just scroll down a little and you will find the option of privacy protection. You will also see the button to turn it off. The section is called “ Privacy Settings ” and you will find the option where you can turn it off directly with one click.
After clicking on “ Turn off ”, they might ask you for further confirmation where you can just confirm the settings and you are good to go. With this, you have successfully turned off the ownership protection.
Now, our goal is to stop the auto-renewal option.
Head over to Renewal and Billing Section
Of course, if you want to stop the auto-renewal, you will need to head over to the billing and renewal section. Most people already know where the option is, if not, you can follow the below method and you will get to the place.
You can simply click on the profile icon. When you click on it, it will open a drop-down from where you will see a couple of options. If you still can’t find it, it’s in the top right corner.
In the menu, you will see the billing and renewal option. Just click on it and you will be taken to the new page of billing.
Turn off the Auto-Renewal
You have almost reached your destination. From the billing page, you can turn off the auto-renewal option.
Select Manage Subscriptions, then select the domain name or the product where you want to stop the auto-renewal process. When you select it, you will see the option to “ Cancel Plan ”.
When you click on it, GoDaddy asks you to pick a reason for cancelling (sometimes with a follow-up question or two). Select Continue to Cancel.
On the next page, Godaddy shows the date your subscription will end. You can keep using the product until then. Click the “ Confirm Cancel ” button and you are all done. For a domain with Domain Protection, GoDaddy first asks you to verify your identity with a code.
In some cases, they will send you an email with the confirmation of the same. Whereas in most cases, it will be automatically turned off. You will surely get a confirmation email about the same.
Older versions of this screen also had a “Remind me later” option, which sent you a notification when the domain or the product was about to expire. GoDaddy's current help steps don't mention it, so don't count on seeing it.
Stopping Auto-renewal in Multiple Products at Once
Many people have got the idea when we said that you will have to check the product box and then you can stop the auto-renewal.
GoDaddy's current help article describes cancelling one subscription at a time from Manage Subscriptions. Older versions of the Renewals & Billing page let you tick several products at once. If you have a huge list of domain names, check whether your page still shows those checkboxes.
If it does, there is no advantage in stopping all of them one by one. Simply select all the domains and products you want to stop, and then select the cancel option. If not, repeat the steps above for each product.
Why you should turn off auto-renewal on Godaddy?
Like we mentioned, they have turned on the auto-renewal option by default. Most people don’t like to automate this. That’s the first reason why you need to turn it off.
Other than this, you should surely turn it off in Godaddy’s account. Godaddy has a very negative outlook in the market due to the high renewal price.
In many cases, you will not even know the renewal rate of the domain name. Due to the attractive initial price, you might have bought the domain but the renewal pricing will be a lot more than you expected.
This is why people hate Godaddy. Even if you know about the pricing, the cost is way more than the initial price.
Even if you compare it with the market price, you will find Godaddy’s price is high as compared to others. This will give you another reason why you shouldn’t keep your domains in auto-renewal.
Some might argue saying that they can keep the hosting package on auto-renewal. However, we won’t suggest you do so. There are many affordable and better hosting out there where you can migrate your website to.
Even though, it depends on you. If you like the hosting and you don’t have an issue with the expensive renewal fee, you can surely keep the auto-renewal turned on.
Stop Auto-renewal Without Turning off the Ownership Protection
When we said that you need to turn off the privacy protection, many people might not have liked it. If the domain renewal is not near, nobody would want to disable the privacy protection, right?
Well, we can surely understand you and that’s why we are here with the small method that you can use.
Godaddy allows you to cancel the auto-renewal without downgrading the privacy protection. In its current help steps, this is the normal flow for a domain with Domain Protection, not a special case.
You will have to verify your identity in that case. If 2-step verification has been on for more than 24 hours, the code comes by SMS or from your authenticator app. Otherwise, GoDaddy emails a one-time password to your account address.
You can surely try it instead of researching more about it. It hardly takes a minute to check it all yourself. Therefore, you can surely try it.
If the verification doesn't work for you, you can contact GoDaddy support or wait till the time of the renewal. This brings us to the next topic.
Right Time to Cancel the Auto-renewal of Domain Name
Most people don’t want to pause the ownership protection. In that case, we already discussed one option that you can try. However, if you don’t want to try that option, we also have another option for you.
Here, you can simply stop the auto-renewal when the renewal date is near. When you click on the Renewals and Billing Page, you will see that the date of auto-renewal is also mentioned.
You will have to stop the auto-renewal before that particular date. It’s as simple as that.
You can surely set a reminder for yourself. Godaddy will also send you a reminder with this. So, you don’t need to worry.
However, if you are still not sure about this, set your own reminder. If your cancellation screen still shows a “ Remind Me Later ” option, you can use it too.
Godaddy also sends renewal notices before the actual date. You can then turn off the auto-renewal and you are all set.
Even if you have to turn off the ownership protection at that time, it’s completely alright. As you only have few days left, it’s alright to turn it off. If you are planning to transfer it out, you can directly transfer the domain after you have stopped the auto-renewal.
Not yet Satisfied? Need More Assurance?
Now, there will be many people who are not yet satisfied by just turning off the auto-renewal. If you have had a bad experience where the money was deducted from your account, here is how you can get the assurance of the same.
The first way is to double-check the details that we have just sent. If you go to the Renewals and Billing page, you will see all the domains and products. Now, you will just have to verify that all the domains and products don’t have the auto-renewal turned on.
The second way is where you can directly remove the payment method. If you no longer have the card saved in the system, they won’t be able to charge you.
This is surely not needed. However, if you want extra assurance, you can surely do it.
Just head over to the Payments page and you will see an option to delete or update your payment method. You can simply remove all the payment methods from there and you are completely safe.
What Next?
So, you have stopped the auto-renewal of your domain and hosting, what next? This is always a problem for many people.
There might be many reasons for the same. Some people might be stopping the auto-renewal because they don’t want the money to be deducted from the account directly. Whereas most of the people are tired of the high renewal rates of Godaddy.
In that case, you can surely migrate your hosting to somewhere else. The question is “where”?
You can always go with Bluehost. It’s one of the most affordable options you can go with. They provide the best features to host your website.
With Bluehost you get a free domain name for the first year & a Free SSL certificate when you sign up with them. GoDaddy's Economy plan also includes a free domain, but its free SSL certificate covers the first year only.
Final Words
To conclude, this is how you can easily cancel the auto-renewal of the Godaddy products. If you find any problem while following the steps, you can comment below and we will help you with this. You can also contact Godaddy’s customer support for more help.
FAQ
Does Godaddy automatically renew?
Yes, Godaddy has an auto-renewal option turned on by default. So, they will automatically renew your product. You can surely turn it off.
Can I get Godaddy auto-renew refund?
Yes, you can get a refund if you request it within the refund period. The number of days depends on the product.
GoDaddy's refund policy (last revised September 14, 2026) gives 45 days for a domain auto-renewed for one year, but only 5 days for multi-year auto-renewals and manual renewals. Some extensions are shorter, such as 3 days for .au domains.
For other products, annual plans are refundable within 30 days and monthly plans within 48 hours. Hosting is refundable within 30 days only if GoDaddy hasn't performed the service yet.
How much is it to renew a domain on Godaddy?
The renewal price is high and depends on the domain name. In November 2026, GoDaddy's .com page lists $22.99 a year after the first year, and sometimes more depending on Godaddy’s value assessment for your domain name.
How do I cancel my subscription to Godaddy?
You can cancel your subscription by heading over to the Renewals and Billing Section and selecting Manage Subscriptions. You will find all the options there.
What happens if I don’t renew my domain Godaddy?
If you don’t renew your domain on Godaddy, it will go on the grace period. You can still renew it at the standard rate for about 12 days after it expires. However, about 5 days after expiry the domain is parked and won’t show your website.
Around day 18, GoDaddy removes it from your account, and getting it back costs a redemption fee.
What happens if I delete my domain GoDaddy?
If you delete your domain, you won’t be able to access it and it will be deleted from your account forever.
Can I delete my Godaddy account?
You can go to the account settings and delete your account from there. There will be an option to close your account. Request any refund before you close it, because GoDaddy doesn't refund after account closure.
How to turn off auto-renew for SSL?
You can easily turn off the auto-renewal of SSL by going to the Renewals and Billing section.
