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Step-by-step guide + expert tips for a smooth, hassle-free cancellation.
We understand — sometimes canceling is the best option. Here are some common reasons why people decide to cancel:
Many users have reported canceling YouTube Premium due to rising subscription fees. For instance, some subscribers were paying as low as £2.30 per month through VPN loopholes, but after YouTube enforced stricter measures, the cost increased to £12.99 per month, leading to cancellations.
YouTube has canceled Premium memberships for accounts identified as having falsified signup country information. Users who moved countries or used VPNs to subscribe at lower rates have faced cancellations, especially if their current country doesn't match the billing information.
Some users find that they don't utilize YouTube Premium's features, such as ad-free viewing, offline playback, or background play, enough to justify the cost. This leads to cancellations, especially if they can replicate these features using free tools or alternative services.
You can cancel YouTube Premium.
Requires logging in
Refunds may not apply
Visit youtube.com/paid_memberships.
Click Manage membership.
Select Deactivate, then click Continue. Choose a cancellation reason and click Next.
Look for a confirmation email.
Open the YouTube app on your mobile device.
Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner. Go to Paid memberships.
Select YouTube Premium and tap Manage Membership.
Follow the prompts to confirm the cancellation.
Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
Tap your Apple ID>Subscriptions
Find YouTube Premium, tap it, then tap Cancel Subscription
Done! Your Premium will continue until the current billing period ends.
Look for a confirmation email.
Open the Google Play Store app
Tap your profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
Select YouTube Premium, then tap Cancel subscription
Confirm cancellation.
Look for a confirmation email.
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Go to the YouTube Password Reset Page.
Enter the email address associated with your YouTube Premium account to receive instructions to reset your password.
If you can't reset your password or access your account, reach out to YouTube Support for assistance.
Explain that you want to cancel your subscription but cannot log in.
Please keep an eye on the following after you’ve canceled your subscription:
Access until the end of your billing cycle: You can continue to enjoy Premium features like ad-free videos, offline downloads, and background play until your next payment is due.
Switch to free account: After your billing cycle ends, your account will revert to a regular, free YouTube account.
Watch history and subscriptions remain: Your subscriptions, watch history, and preferences stay intact if you decide to resubscribe later.
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If you need assistance, here’s how you can get in touch with our support team:
To help us assist you faster, make sure to include the following:
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Visit the Google Account Recovery page.
Enter the email address associated with your YouTube Premium subscription.
Follow the on-screen instructions to reset your password.
Once verified, you'll be able to set a new password and regain access to your account.
For Apple (iOS) Open Settings > Tap your Apple ID
Go to Subscriptions
Find YouTube Premium> Tap Cancel Subscription
For Google Play (Android) Open Google Play Store Tap Profile Icon > Payments & Subscriptions
Tap Subscriptions > Find YouTube Premium> Tap Cancel Subscription
Yes, you can cancel YouTube Premium anytime, and your benefits will continue until the end of your current billing period.
Yes, you can cancel YouTube Premium at any time. After cancellation, your benefits will continue until the end of your current billing period. However, refunds are generally not provided for the remaining time after cancellation.
Stops your paid subscription but keeps your YouTube account active.
You’ll lose Premium features (like ad-free videos and background play) after your billing cycle ends.
You can resubscribe anytime.
Go to Settings > Purchases and Memberships > Memberships.
If you see an option to "Renew" or "Subscribe", your cancellation was successful.
You’ll also get a confirmation email from YouTube after canceling.
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