When you want to hide your website from visitors temporarily or no longer need it, Kanorio offers two distinct actions: Unpublish and Delete.
The main difference is that unpublishing simply pauses public access, while deleting moves your site into a 60-day recovery period before it is permanently removed.
| Your Goal | Recommended Action | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary redesign, event ended, or hiding the site | Unpublish | Visitors can no longer see the site, but content and settings are preserved. |
| No longer using this website | Delete | The site is archived for 60 days and can be restored within that window. |
| Hide only one specific page | Do not unpublish the whole site | Adjust the page visibility in Page Management. |
| Edit content without making changes public | No action needed | Continue editing your draft and publish when ready. |
For more on the difference between drafts and live versions, read .
Unpublishing is ideal for:
To prevent accidental unpublishing, only the website Owner can perform this action.
Once unpublished:
Unpublishing is not the same as deleting. You can safely pause your site without losing any of your hard work.
Return to the same management section and select "Republish". The system will redeploy your existing content and URL.
Before republishing, we recommend:
If your site was taken down by the platform for content policy violations, you may not be able to republish it yourself. In such cases, follow the on-screen prompts to contact support rather than repeatedly attempting to publish.
If a site remains unpublished for more than 60 days, the system will clear the public domain service settings and redirect resources to prevent unused services from occupying resources long-term. This also applies to any path redirect rules you previously set.
This does not automatically delete domains purchased from third-party registrars, nor does it remove records from your external DNS account. When you republish later, the system will recreate the service settings; custom domains may require a brief wait for re-verification and activation. If you still need old path redirects, please verify your after republishing.
Deleting is for when you are certain you no longer need the site, for example:
Kanorio does not permanently erase your data immediately. Instead, it enters an archive period, giving you time to change your mind or recover a site deleted by mistake.
If you need to keep your content long-term, please back it up before deleting. Read to see what is included and where to download orders, customer data, or payment records separately.
Only the website Owner can delete a site. Entering the name and the countdown are safety measures to prevent accidental deletion.
After deletion, the site enters an archived state:
Archiving is not a backup service. If your site contains critical images, copy, or non-order data that you cannot retrieve elsewhere, we recommend saving a separate copy before deleting.
Within the 60-day window, open the site from your dashboard and select "Restore Website".
After restoration:
If your paid subscription has not expired during the archive period, the system will attempt to restore it. If it has expired, the site will be restored on a free plan, and you can resubscribe as needed.
Once the archive period ends, the system permanently clears the site data, including:
This is irreversible. The original Kanorio free URL will no longer belong to the site. If you only need to maintain old path redirects, do not delete the site; use the unpublish feature or keep it live and adjust your .
Domain registration and website deletion are separate processes.
If you purchased a domain from a third-party registrar, deleting your Kanorio site will not cancel that domain or stop your registrar's renewal. Please manage your expiration date and auto-renewal directly with your registrar.
If you purchase a domain through Kanorio in the future, deleting the site does not equal canceling the domain registration. Please check My Domains to confirm:
Do not equate "website deletion" with "stopping all domain fees." If you no longer need the domain, manage it separately in your domain settings.
| Item | Unpublish | Archive (Post-Deletion) | Permanently Cleared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor View | Unpublished/Coming Soon | Cannot browse site | Cannot browse site |
| Content & Settings | Preserved | Preserved for 60 days | Cleared, irreversible |
| Restorable | Yes, anytime | Yes, within 60 days | No |
| Subscription | Unaffected | Scheduled to cancel at end of cycle | No subscription retained |
| Custom Domain | Preserved initially | Domain binding pending archive |
Yes. Unpublishing does not delete your content. Simply return to the site management page and select "Republish". We recommend checking your drafts and URL status first.
Yes, but only within the 60-day archive period. Once the period ends and permanent cleanup is complete, data cannot be recovered.
No. Unpublishing only changes whether the site is public; it does not automatically cancel your subscription.
For paid sites, the subscription is scheduled to cancel at the end of the current billing cycle. If you have specific billing needs, review your billing information before deleting.
Short-term unpublishing keeps your binding info, but visitors won't see the live site. If unpublished for over 60 days, the system will clear public domain service settings; you may need to wait for re-activation after republishing.
No. Domain registration and website management are separate. Please check your renewal and assignment settings at your original registrar or in My Domains.
Yes. Adjust the page visibility in Page Management. This allows other pages to remain accessible.
| Cleared |
| Best for | Pausing, redesigns, events | Certainty of non-use | Final state after 60 days |
