What happens to the hosting plan when a published site is no longer in the Webflow workspace?
When a published site is no longer in the Webflow workspace, it means that the site has been disconnected from the Webflow project. In this case, the hosting plan associated with that project will be released and will no longer be billed. Here's a breakdown of what happens in more detail:
Unpublishing the site: If you want to remove a site from Webflow and stop using Webflow's hosting, you can unpublish the site. This action disconnects the site from the Webflow project but keeps the site and its files intact.
Deleting the site: If you want to completely remove the site from Webflow, you can delete the site. This action deletes the site's files and permanently disconnects it from the Webflow project.
Site unavailability: Once a site is unpublished or deleted, it will no longer be accessible via the Webflow subdomain or custom domain, as it is no longer hosted on Webflow's servers. Visitors will see an error message or a blank page if they try to access it.
Exporting the code: Before unpublishing or deleting a site, it's advisable to export the code. By exporting the code, you'll get a ZIP file containing all the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files that make up the site. This allows you to host the site on another server if desired.
No billing for hosting: Once a site is no longer in the Webflow workspace, the associated hosting plan will be released, and you will no longer be billed for hosting.
It's important to note that if you have multiple sites in your Webflow workspace, each site must have its own hosting plan. Removing a site from the workspace only affects the hosting plan associated with that specific site.
Summary: When a published site is no longer in the Webflow workspace, the hosting plan associated with that site will be released and will no longer be billed. The site will become unavailable, but the files can be exported if needed.
Additional questions:
- How do I unpublish a site in Webflow?
- Can I re-publish a site that I have previously deleted in Webflow?
- How can I export the code for a site in Webflow?
