Will my server be deleted after the paid period ends or after non-payment?

If an invoice goes unpaid, your server isn't wiped the instant the period ends — there's a grace window first. This article explains the exact timeline so you know when action is needed.

The suspension-to-deletion timeline

If an invoice goes unpaid, the server is suspended, and after 10 days of suspension it's deleted (files removed). Renewal invoices go out 10 days ahead, so paying (or enabling auto-pay) before the due date avoids suspension entirely. A $1 late fee may apply.

Once a server is deleted, its files are removed; its backups are kept for 30 days after deletion (message the team if you need one), and your own downloaded copies are always yours.

How to avoid losing your server

1. Pay the renewal invoice (https://humbleservers.com/client/billing/invoices) before its due date, or enable auto-pay so it's handled automatically.
2. If you get suspended, pay promptly — you have 10 days before deletion.
3. Keep your own backups via Files/SFTP so you're covered no matter what.

Warning: After deletion, files are removed and backups are kept for only 30 days — keep your own downloaded backups too.

Frequently asked questions

How long after non-payment is my server deleted? It's suspended when the invoice is unpaid, then deleted after 10 days of suspension.

Can I still recover it once suspended? Yes — while suspended (before the 10 days are up), just pay the invoice and it reactivates with data intact.

Is there a late fee? A $1 late fee may apply. Paying on time or using auto-pay avoids both the fee and suspension.