Cloudways price (October 2026) and how to cancel
In the US (as of 2026-10-18), Cloudways pricing lists managed DigitalOcean sizes from about $11/month for a 1GB Standard plan (Premium/NVMe higher, often about $14). Billing is hourly with monthly invoices. Stop billing by deleting applications/servers, then close the account in Account settings (Cloudways Docs/Support).
Stopped servers can still bill. Uninstalling SFTP clients does not cancel.
Account owner required. Take backups before delete.
Who bills you
| Who bills you | Where to cancel | Official help |
|---|---|---|
| Cloudways Platform | Delete servers → Account → Cancel / Close | Cloudways pricing |
Current prices
| Plan | Price (US) | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| DO 1GB Standard | Confirm ~$11/mo | US framing |
| DO 1GB Premium | Confirm ~$14/mo | NVMe framing |
| Larger sizes | Confirm pricing grid | Scales by RAM |
| AWS / GCP / others | Confirm provider tab | Varies |
| Add-ons | Confirm checkout | Optional |
How to cancel Cloudways
Delete then close
- Sign in at platform.cloudways.com.
- Delete applications and servers you no longer need.
- Open Account settings → cancel / close the account.
- Confirm the final invoice is clear.
How to confirm it worked
You're done when:
- No servers remain and the account is closed (if chosen).
- No new Cloudways invoice posts.
Source: Cloudways Support / Platform.
Common problems
- Only stopped a server. It can still bill.
- Left add-ons on. Extra fees possible.
- Non-owner tried to close. Need permissions.
- Only deleted SFTP access. Billing continues.
What we checked
Checked October 18, 2026: Cloudways pricing page framing.
Hourly billing
Usage accrues while the server exists — delete to stop.
After cancel
DNS you pointed elsewhere is your responsibility.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Cloudways DO 1GB?
About $11/mo Standard — Confirm pricing.
How do I cancel?
Delete servers, then close the account.
Does stopping a server stop billing?
Usually not — delete to be sure.
Does deleting SFTP cancel it?
No.