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Backblaze 4.3MODERATE

Verified 1 days ago Every cancellation path on this page was last re-verified on 2026-10-02. Cancel flows change — we track them.

Cancellation steps

Sign in to your Backblaze account.
Open official cancel page
Go to Preferences and delete each backup and associated license.
Open official cancel page
Open the Overview page and delete any unused license.
Open official cancel page
Go to My Settings and click Delete Account.
Open official cancel page
Confirm the deletion via your chosen verification method.
Open official cancel page

Cancellation policy

Backblaze bills automatically and renews until you cancel. Notice period: none (cancel any time). No refunds on monthly plans; full refund within 30 days of subscribing for 1-year and 2-year plans.

Cancel by deleting all backups/licenses in your account, then deleting the account via My Settings. Monthly plans are non-refundable; annual plans are refundable within 30 days. A free trial is available — cancel before it ends to avoid the charge.

Fees & refund rules

Item	Rule	Source
Notice period	None — cancel any time before renewal.	Official ↗
Refund policy	No refunds on monthly plans; full refund within 30 days of subscribing for 1-year and 2-year plans.	Official ↗
Auto-renewal	On	Official ↗
Cancellation method	Web (account settings)	Support ↗
Free trial	A free trial is available — cancel before it ends to avoid the charge.	Official ↗

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About Backblaze

Backblaze is a Cloud Storage service available in United States. Backblaze renews automatically until you cancel. You can cancel at any time with no advance notice. Refund terms: No refunds on monthly plans; full refund within 30 days of subscribing for 1-year and 2-year plans.

Why Backblaze scores 4.3/10

Beyond the fees and refund rules, here is how Backblaze scores on cancellation friction — the six axes that decide how hard leaving really is.

Finding the cancel button on Backblaze takes some digging — it scores 5.3/10.
Cancellation is quick at roughly 3.7 steps.
Refund and proration terms are opaque — this axis scores 9.1/10, so you often only learn what you get back at the final screen.
There are few confirmation prompts (3.2/10), so the exit is relatively clean.
No support contact is required to cancel (2.7/10).
Everything can be done online with no phone call (0.0/10).

The net result: Backblaze lands at 4.3/10 on our Friction Score — moderate. Use the verified steps on this page to cancel without hitting every wall.

What the score is made of

Find entry: 5.3
Steps: 3.7
Refund visibility: 9.1
Confirmation prompts: 3.2
Contact support: 2.7
Phone: 0.0

FAQ

Will I keep access after cancelling Backblaze?

Backup data is permanently deleted 30 days after cancellation.

Can I reactivate Backblaze later?

You can resubscribe at any time.

How do I cancel if Backblaze is billed through Apple or Google?

Cancellation follows the web/account path; app-store billing uses the platform subscription settings.

Do I need to contact support to cancel Backblaze?

It cancels in your account settings — no support call is required.

Is my data deleted when I cancel Backblaze?

Cancellation stops billing. Profile and data retention follow the provider’s own privacy policy — check the official terms.

Backblaze ◐4.3MODERATE