# Put your server into hibernation

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Hibernation puts your service on hold. Your data remains stored. The server is **unavailable** while it is in hibernation.
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### Objective

Pause a server without losing data. Reduce cost by only paying for storage.

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Hibernation applies to the **next renewal**. Please check the information before confirming.
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### Step-by-step guide

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**Open “My subscriptions”**

On the dashboard, go to **My profile** then **My subscriptions**.

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**Open the service menu**

On the subscription of your choice, open the menu **⋯**, click on **Pause**.

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**Review and confirm**

Check the information. Hibernation will be applied at the next renewal.

Example pricing shown: **€0.50 / 10 GB of storage**.

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**Check status and billing**

Once activated, you will have an information banner on your server page.
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#### Reactivate a service

You can reactivate the service at any time from the dashboard.

### Common issues

* **I don't see “Pause”** : check that you are the owner of the subscription.
* **My server is still active** : hibernation applies to the **next renewal**.
* **The server is unavailable** : this is normal. The service is paused.
* **I don't understand the billing** : you only pay for storage during hibernation.

### FAQ

#### Are my data deleted?

No. They remain stored as long as the service is in hibernation.

#### Does the server run during hibernation?

No. The server is paused and inaccessible.