How to Cancel LinkedIn Premium: Steps by Device, Cost and What You Lose
Learn how to cancel LinkedIn Premium on desktop, iPhone or Android. Follow the right steps, avoid renewal charges and know exactly what you lose.
You cancel LinkedIn Premium through whichever party you paid: LinkedIn itself, Apple or Google. If you pay LinkedIn directly, you cancel through the desktop site. If you paid via Apple or Google, you cancel your subscription there instead. Cancel at least 24 hours before your renewal date so you're not charged again.
In this article you'll find exactly what to do on each device, when you need to cancel, and what changes once you've stopped your subscription.
- Always cancel through the party you actually paid: LinkedIn, Apple or Google.
- Do this at least 24 hours before your renewal date to avoid extra charges.
- After cancelling, Premium stays active until the end of your current billing period.
- Features like InMail and LinkedIn Learning disappear once that period ends.
How to cancel LinkedIn Premium on desktop
If you paid LinkedIn directly, you can cancel LinkedIn Premium through the desktop site. This is the clearest route and works in almost every case.
Log into LinkedIn and click your profile photo in the top right. Go to Settings, then open your subscription. Choose Manage, then click Cancel. Confirm your choice and check the end date shown. You'll see straight away how long your Premium plan stays active. Keep that date in mind, since it's when your account switches back to the free version.
Cancelling LinkedIn Premium via the app or on mobile: it differs by device
Cancelling LinkedIn Premium through the app works a bit differently, because payments often run through a third party. That's why you won't always see a cancel option inside the app itself.
Android: cancelling through Google Play
If you're on Android, your subscription usually runs through Google Play. Open the Play Store, go to your account, then select Subscriptions. Choose LinkedIn and tap Cancel. Confirm your choice and check that an end date appears. That's the correct way to cancel LinkedIn Premium on Android.
iPhone: cancelling through Apple settings
On an iPhone, this runs through your Apple ID. Open Settings, tap your name, then go to Subscriptions. Select LinkedIn and choose Cancel Subscription. LinkedIn itself often won't show a cancel button in the app, because Apple handles the payment. So this is the route for cancelling LinkedIn Premium on an iPhone.
Using a mobile browser
If you use the browser on your phone instead, cancelling LinkedIn Premium works exactly the same way as on desktop. Log in, go to your settings and cancel your subscription there.
When to cancel LinkedIn Premium to avoid charges
LinkedIn Premium renews automatically. That's why you need to take action yourself, in good time. Cancel at least 24 hours before your renewal date. Leave it any later and a new billing period will already have started.
If you want to stop a free trial, you often need to act even earlier. Cancelling a LinkedIn Premium free trial in time stops you being charged automatically. Wait too long and your subscription gets billed automatically instead.
Always check your billing date to be sure. The process works the same for monthly and annual plans; only the length of the term differs.
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See how →What happens after you cancel LinkedIn Premium?
After cancelling LinkedIn Premium, your account stays on Premium until the end of your current billing period. After that, LinkedIn automatically switches you back to the free version. Until then, you keep full access to every feature as usual.
With a free trial, though, access can end the moment you cancel. Always check the confirmation email you receive to be sure which applies to you.
What you lose after cancelling LinkedIn Premium
Once you cancel LinkedIn Premium, the paid features disappear. You can no longer send InMails to people outside your network, and you'll see considerably less information about who's viewed your profile. The advanced search filters vanish too, and you lose access to LinkedIn Learning.
Your profile obviously stays exactly as it was, and the free basics keep working as normal. You can still send regular messages and build connections. For teams working this way, we explain how corporate recruiters keep getting results without Premium and still achieve excellent outcomes.
Problems cancelling LinkedIn Premium and how to fix them
If cancelling LinkedIn Premium isn't working, check your payment method first. If you don't see a cancel option inside LinkedIn itself, your subscription is most likely running through Apple or Google. Log in there instead and cancel it from that side.
Also check that you're logged into the right account. If you use several accounts, the subscription might sit on a different profile than the one you're checking. If the problem persists, get in touch with LinkedIn's support team.
Cancelling LinkedIn Premium and requesting a refund: what are your options?
A refund for LinkedIn Premium usually isn't possible. In most cases, you simply pay for the full period. That said, if you've just paid and cancelled your subscription immediately afterwards, you can contact support. They sometimes make an exception, though that's certainly not guaranteed.
Discounts after cancelling LinkedIn Premium
Sometimes LinkedIn shows you an offer when you cancel your subscription. This might be a temporary discount or an extra trial period. A discount on LinkedIn Premium after cancelling varies by user and by timing. Treat it as a nice bonus if it appears, not as something you can rely on.
Staying effective without Premium after cancelling
LinkedIn remains perfectly usable without a subscription. You can still network actively and send messages. Plenty of users actually choose to cancel LinkedIn Premium and then set up a much smarter process instead.
You can, for instance, still perfectly well send connection requests without Premium and organise your follow-up better. In our explainer on how this works in practice, you'll see how to apply it in your everyday workflow. Our real-world outreach examples without Premium show clearly how successful teams handle this.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I cancel LinkedIn Premium at any time?
Yes, you can cancel your subscription whenever you like. You keep access to Premium features until the end of your paid period.
Why don't I see a cancel option in the app?
In that case, your payment is almost certainly running through Apple or Google. You'll need to end the subscription through their platform instead.
What happens if I don't cancel my free trial?
Your subscription automatically converts into a paid plan and a new billing period begins.
Do I lose LinkedIn Learning after cancelling?
Yes, as soon as your Premium subscription ends, your access to the courses on LinkedIn Learning ends immediately too.
Does my account stay active after I cancel?
Yes, your regular account keeps working as normal. Only the Premium features disappear from your profile.
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