How to Cancel A2 Hosting in 2026 (Migrate Site + Get Prorated Refund)

Updated 2026-03-03 · 5 min read

Step 1: Back Up Everything

1. cPanel backup: Log into cPanel → Backup → Download Full Backup
2. WordPress: Install UpdraftPlus or All-in-One WP Migration → export full backup
3. Database: cPanel → phpMyAdmin → Export all databases
4. Email: Download via IMAP client or forward to new email provider
5. DNS records: Screenshot your DNS zone file

Step 2: Cancel A2 Hosting

1. Log into your A2 Hosting client area at my.a2hosting.com
2. Go to Services → My Products & Services
3. Find your hosting plan
4. Click Request Cancellation
5. Choose: Immediate or End of billing period
6. Provide a reason (optional)
7. Submit the cancellation request
8. A2 processes the request within 24-48 hours

A2 Hosting Refund Details

• Within 30 days: Full refund of hosting fees (domain registration excluded)
• After 30 days: Prorated refund for unused time on your hosting plan
• Domain registration: Non-refundable (ICANN policy)
• Add-ons (SSL, backups, etc.): Prorated refund available
• Refund timeline: 5-10 business days back to original payment method

Transfer Your Domain

1. A2 Hosting client area → Domains
2. Click on your domain → Management
3. Disable transfer lock
4. Request EPP/Auth Code
5. Initiate transfer at your new registrar
6. Approve the transfer confirmation email
7. Transfer takes 5-7 days

Alternatives to A2 Hosting

• SiteGround: Best WordPress support, fastest shared hosting, $2.99/month intro
• Cloudways: Managed cloud — DigitalOcean, Vultr, or AWS backend, from $14/month
• Hostinger: Cheapest quality hosting, $2.99/month, good for small sites
• Hetzner: Cheapest cloud VPS in Europe, starting at $4.51/month
• Vercel: Best for Next.js/React — free tier, automatic deployments from Git

Bottom line: A2's anytime prorated refund makes canceling relatively painless. Back up your site, migrate to your new host, transfer your domain, then submit the cancellation request. The prorated refund means you're not locked in even on annual plans.