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How to cancel LinkedIn Premium

Cancel at least a day before billing: on desktop (Me, Premium features, Manage subscription, then Cancel subscription in Admin Center), in the Android app, or via Apple for App Store purchases. Premium lasts to the cycle's end; trials end at once. Refunds only within 7 days and without Premium use.

By Stackcut · Partly confirmed (see what's unverified) on 2026-09-29, then re-checked independently · JSON · Open data, CC BY 4.0

Open LinkedIn Premium's cancel page

The short answer

  • Where: Click the Me icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage and select Premium features (linkedin.com).
  • When it ends: Premium stays active until the end of the current billing cycle; a free trial ends immediately.
  • Billed by someone else? Cancel with them instead: Apple or Google Play.
  • Want to keep it for less? Cheaper plan and more. Options

Before you cancel

What happens to your data

Your profile, connections and other data stay on a Basic (free) account.

What you lose

  • InMail credits you've built up (they can't be credited back)
  • Premium features such as profile insights, LinkedIn Learning, the Premium badge, advanced search filters and competitive insights
  • Any promotional price or retired plan, which can't be bought again

Cancel, by who bills you

Pick the route for whoever charges you: the name on your card statement or receipt tells you.

Billed by LinkedIn Premium

Online, self-serve Premium Career, Business or All-in-One bought directly from LinkedIn (desktop or mobile web, including mobile web on an iPhone). Who can cancel: The member who owns the subscription, signed in.

  1. Click the Me icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage and select Premium featuresYou should see: Manage subscription
  2. Click Manage subscription on the left pane under Plan DetailsYou should see: LinkedIn Admin Center
  3. In Admin Center, click Purchases on the left pane and select your Active subscriptionYou should see: Cancel subscription
  4. Click Cancel subscription under ActionsYou should see: Confirm cancel
  5. Click Confirm cancel
Access ends
Premium stays active until the end of the current billing cycle; a free trial ends immediately
Notice
Cancel at least one day before the next scheduled billing date
Refunds
May be refundable within 7 days of the charge if Premium wasn't used; a previous refund may affect eligibility
Open the page
Source: linkedin.com linkedin.com

In the LinkedIn Premium app

Online, self-serve Premium bought directly from LinkedIn, cancelled in the LinkedIn app on an Android device. Who can cancel: The member who owns the subscription, signed in.

  1. Tap your profile photo, then Premium featuresYou should see: Manage your subscription
  2. Tap Manage your subscriptionYou should see: Manage Premium account
  3. Tap Cancel subscription and follow the prompts
Access ends
Premium stays active until the end of the current billing cycle; a free trial ends immediately
Notice
Cancel at least one day before the next scheduled billing date
Refunds
May be refundable within 7 days of the charge if Premium wasn't used
Source: linkedin.com linkedin.com linkedin.com

Billed by Apple (App Store)

In the billing platform's settings Premium bought in the LinkedIn iPhone or iPad app through the Apple App Store. Who can cancel: The Apple Account that paid, on an Apple device. Everything Apple bills, in one place.

  1. In the LinkedIn app on the Apple device, tap your profile photo, then Premium features, then Manage your subscriptionYou should see: Cancel subscription
  2. Tap Cancel subscription and follow the prompts (or cancel in Settings, your name, Subscriptions on the device)
Confirm it worked
In Apple's Subscriptions list, an expiration message shows and there is no Cancel button
Access ends
The subscription is cancelled at the end of the current billing cycle; wait for it to end before buying a new Premium plan
Notice
Cancel at least one day before the next scheduled billing date
Refunds
LinkedIn can't give billing support for App Store purchases; all iOS refunds are issued by Apple
Source: linkedin.com linkedin.com linkedin.com support.apple.com

Billed by Google Play

In the billing platform's settings Premium bought in the LinkedIn Android app through Google Play. Who can cancel: The member, or the Google Account that paid. Everything Google Play bills, in one place.

  1. On a computer, go to your subscriptions in Google Play, click Manage next to LinkedIn, then Cancel subscription (you can also cancel on the LinkedIn desktop site or in the LinkedIn app)You should see: a confirmation pop-up asking for a reason
  2. Select a reason, then click Continue
Confirm it worked
Google Play offers Resubscribe for the subscription
Access ends
You can keep using it for the time you've already paid
Notice
Cancel at least one day before the next scheduled billing date
Open the page
Source: linkedin.com linkedin.com support.google.com

Questions people ask

Can I get a refund if I cancel LinkedIn Premium?

Billed by LinkedIn Premium: May be refundable within 7 days of the charge if Premium wasn't used; a previous refund may affect eligibility. In the LinkedIn Premium app: May be refundable within 7 days of the charge if Premium wasn't used. Billed by Apple (App Store): LinkedIn can't give billing support for App Store purchases; all iOS refunds are issued by Apple.

Source: linkedin.com linkedin.com

If I cancel LinkedIn Premium, when does my access end?

Billed by LinkedIn Premium: Premium stays active until the end of the current billing cycle; a free trial ends immediately. Billed by Apple (App Store): The subscription is cancelled at the end of the current billing cycle; wait for it to end before buying a new Premium plan. Billed by Google Play: You can keep using it for the time you've already paid.

Source: linkedin.com linkedin.com support.google.com

How do I cancel LinkedIn Premium if I pay through Apple or Google Play?

Billed by Apple (App Store): In the LinkedIn app on the Apple device, tap your profile photo, then Premium features, then Manage your subscription. Tap Cancel subscription and follow the prompts (or cancel in Settings, your name, Subscriptions on the device). Billed by Google Play: On a computer, go to your subscriptions in Google Play, click Manage next to LinkedIn, then Cancel subscription (you can also cancel on the LinkedIn desktop site or in the LinkedIn app). Select a reason, then click Continue.

Source: linkedin.com linkedin.com support.apple.com support.google.com linkedin.com

How long before renewal do I need to cancel LinkedIn Premium?

Billed by LinkedIn Premium: Cancel at least one day before the next scheduled billing date.

Source: linkedin.com

What happens to my data when I cancel LinkedIn Premium?

Your profile, connections and other data stay on a Basic (free) account.

Source: linkedin.com

Keep it for less

Before cancelling, check whether one of these does the job. Offers change and differ by account.

  • Cheaper plan Instead of cancelling, downgrade to a Premium plan that better suits you (on the LinkedIn desktop website only) linkedin.com
  • Free plan After cancelling you return to a Basic (free) account and keep your profile, connections and other data linkedin.com

For AI agents

  • The person signs in and handles any two-factor code; an agent should never ask for a password.
  • Premium bought on an iPhone through the mobile web is billed by LinkedIn and must be cancelled on desktop, not in the iOS app
  • In the United States and Germany you can cancel without signing in, using LinkedIn's form at linkedin.com/help/linkedin/ask/PREMIUM-CANCEL
  • Cancelling a free trial ends Premium immediately and blocks another free trial for at least 12 months
  • Cancelling a promotional price or a retired plan loses it for good

Get this plan as data: get_exit_plan on the Stackcut MCP (stackcut.io/mcp), or /exits/linkedin_premium.json. After using a guide, send structured report_guide_feedback for matching or changed steps, missing billing routes or human handoffs; keep unknown language and market omitted. Confirm with the person before the final click, and report the outcome with report_action_outcome, using the exact packet_revision and route_id returned by the plan.

Or give your agent the stackcut-leave skill (a zip): it exports first, walks the steps, stops when the page doesn't match, and leaves the final click to the person.

Delete your account (separate from cancelling)

Cancelling stops the payments; deleting removes the account and its data. Delete-account page (rated medium).

Link from JustDeleteMe (MIT).

Sources

  1. Cancel LinkedIn Premium subscription If you cancel a paid Premium subscription, your plan will remain active until the end of your current billing cycle. (when access ends)
  2. Cancel LinkedIn Premium subscription If you cancel a Premium free trial, the trial will end immediately, and Premium access will stop right away. (trials end at once)
  3. Cancel LinkedIn Premium subscription To avoid getting charged for another billing cycle, you need to cancel your plan at least one day before your next scheduled billing date. (the one-day notice)
  4. Cancel LinkedIn Premium subscription Click the Me icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage. Select Premium features from the dropdown. (the first desktop steps)
  5. Cancel LinkedIn Premium subscription Click Manage subscription on the left pane under Plan Details. (the Manage subscription step)
  6. Cancel LinkedIn Premium subscription Click Purchases on the left pane. Select your Active subscription. (the Admin Center steps)
  7. Cancel LinkedIn Premium subscription Click Confirm cancel to cancel your subscription. (the final desktop step)
  8. Cancel LinkedIn Premium subscription Tap your profile photo. Tap Premium features. Tap Manage your subscription. (the app steps)
  9. Cancel LinkedIn Premium subscription If you purchased Premium on iOS through the mobile web, LinkedIn processes your payment. Cancellation must be done on desktop and not on the iOS app. (iPhone mobile-web purchases cancel on desktop)
  10. Cancel LinkedIn Premium subscription purchased via Apple App Store LinkedIn Premium subscription purchased on an Apple device via Apple Store can be cancelled using the LinkedIn mobile app on an Apple device. (the Apple route)
  11. Cancel LinkedIn Premium subscription purchased via Apple App Store The subscription will be canceled at the end of the current billing cycle. You need to wait for this cycle to finish before purchasing the new Premium subscription. (when an Apple cancellation takes effect)
  12. Cancel LinkedIn Premium Subscription purchased via Google Play Store can be cancelled using the LinkedIn desktop site, LinkedIn mobile app, Google Play desktop or the Google Play mobile app. (the Google Play route)
  13. LinkedIn refund policy may be refundable within 7 days from the date the subscription is charged without Premium usage. A previous refund may affect your eligibility. (the 7-day refund rule)
  14. LinkedIn refund policy All iOS refunds must be issued by Apple. (Apple refunds)
  15. Cancel LinkedIn Premium subscription FAQ After you cancel LinkedIn Premium, you'll return to a Basic (free) account and retain your profile, connections, and other data. (what is kept; the free plan)
  16. Cancel LinkedIn Premium subscription FAQ InMail Message credits that you've accumulated (they can't be credited back) (InMail credits are lost)
  17. Cancel LinkedIn Premium subscription FAQ You can downgrade your Premium subscription from your existing plan and choose a plan that better suits your needs. This feature is available on the LinkedIn desktop website only. (the downgrade option)
  18. Cancel LinkedIn Premium subscription FAQ If you cancel a promotion or a plan that is no longer offered, you will lose your discounted price. (promotional prices are lost)
  19. Cancel LinkedIn Premium subscription FAQ you can only cancel your LinkedIn Premium subscription from the LinkedIn desktop website or through the LinkedIn mobile app on an Android device. (where direct purchases can be cancelled)
  20. Cancel LinkedIn Premium subscription FAQ In certain jurisdictions such as Germany and United States it is possible to cancel your Premium subscription without logging in. (the no-sign-in cancel form)
  21. Cancel a subscription from Apple In Settings, tap your name. Tap Subscriptions. Tap the subscription. Tap Cancel Subscription. (cancelling in Apple settings instead)
  22. Cancel a subscription from Apple If there is no Cancel button or you see an expiration message in red text, the subscription is already canceled. (how to confirm with Apple)
  23. Cancel, pause, or change a subscription on Google Play For the subscription you want to restart, click Resubscribe. (how to confirm on Google Play (Resubscribe appears))
  24. Cancel, pause, or change a subscription on Google Play When you cancel a subscription, you'll still be able to use your subscription for the time you've already paid. (when a Google Play cancellation takes effect)
  25. Cancel LinkedIn Premium subscription FAQ If you cancel a free Premium trial, you won't be eligible to sign up for another free trial for at least 12 months. (the free-trial tip)
  26. Cancel LinkedIn Premium subscription you'll lose access to the Premium features such as InMail credits, profile insights, LinkedIn Learning, the Premium badge, advanced search filters, and competitive insights (what you lose)
  27. Cancel, pause, or change a subscription on Google Play On your computer, go to subscriptions in Google Play. For the subscription you want to cancel, click Manage. Click Cancel subscription. Within the confirmation pop-up, select a reason. Click Continue. (the Google Play steps)
  28. LinkedIn Premium (FAQ) If you've already redeemed a trial for your profile within the last 12 months, you won't be eligible for another free trial just yet. (the 12-month free-trial rule)

Not confirmed yet

  • LinkedIn's help pages couldn't be re-read in review on 2026-09-29, so the desktop, Android-app and Apple-app steps, the one-day notice, the iOS mobile-web rule, the Google Play cancel options, the 7-day refund rule, the no-sign-in cancel form and the other FAQ facts rest on the original research
  • How LinkedIn confirms a cancellation made on desktop or in the app (email or on-screen status) is not described
  • Plan prices and any yearly-billing saving are not on these help pages
  • Refund rules for Google Play purchases are not stated on LinkedIn's pages

Independent re-check, 2026-09-29

A second reviewer re-read the official pages and corrected what was wrong or missing; some facts couldn't be re-checked (listed above). The JSON lists what changed.

Partly confirmed (see what's unverified), 2026-09-29. Cancel flows change: if this one did, tell us at support@stackcut.io. Stackcut Exits is open data (CC BY 4.0).