How to Cancel LinkedIn Premium: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

Quick answer: Go to LinkedIn Settings → Manage Premium account → Cancel subscription. You keep Premium features until the end of your billing cycle. (LinkedIn's official guide)

How to Cancel LinkedIn Premium (Desktop)

1. Click your profile photo (top right)
2. Select Settings & Privacy
3. Click Account preferences in the left sidebar
4. Under Subscriptions, click Manage Premium account
5. Click Cancel subscription
6. LinkedIn will show you what you'll lose, click Continue to cancel
7. Select a reason and confirm

Your Premium stays active until the current billing period ends. You won't be charged again.

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Cancel LinkedIn Premium on Mobile App

1. Open the LinkedIn app
2. Tap your profile photo (top left)
3. Tap Settings (gear icon)
4. Tap Account preferences
5. Tap Subscriptions & payments
6. Tap Manage Premium account
7. Tap Cancel subscription and confirm

Note: If you subscribed through the App Store or Google Play, the in-app cancellation may redirect you to your device's subscription settings.

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Cancel If You Subscribed Through Apple App Store

If you signed up via the iOS app, LinkedIn can't cancel it. Apple manages the billing.

1. Open Settings on your iPhone/iPad
2. Tap your Apple ID (your name at the top)
3. Tap Subscriptions
4. Find LinkedIn Premium and tap it
5. Tap Cancel Subscription

Or: Open the App Store → tap your profile → Subscriptions → LinkedIn → Cancel.

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Cancel If You Subscribed Through Google Play

1. Open the Google Play Store app
2. Tap your profile icon (top right)
3. Tap Payments & subscriptions
4. Tap Subscriptions
5. Find LinkedIn Premium
6. Tap Cancel subscription

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What You Keep vs Lose After Cancelling

Bottom line: You don't lose any content or connections. You lose premium insights and communication features.

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Cancelling a Free Trial

LinkedIn Premium free trials auto-convert to paid subscriptions. To avoid being charged:

• Cancel at least 1 day before the trial ends
• You keep trial features for the remaining trial period
• Set a calendar reminder for the day before it expires

You can check your trial end date at Settings → Account preferences → Subscriptions & payments.

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Can You Pause Instead of Cancelling?

LinkedIn sometimes offers a pause option when you try to cancel. This lets you keep your account inactive for 1-2 months without being charged. Not everyone sees this option, it's shown selectively during the cancellation flow.

If you see "Pause your subscription" during cancellation, it's usually worth trying before fully cancelling.

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Can You Get a Refund?

LinkedIn's refund policy:

• Within 24 hours of a new subscription or renewal: request a refund through LinkedIn support
• Auto-renewed by mistake: contact support within a few days, they sometimes issue courtesy refunds
• App Store/Google Play subscriptions: request refunds through Apple or Google, not LinkedIn

To contact support: Settings → Help Center → Contact Us.

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FAQ

How long does cancellation take?

Immediate. Your Premium features stay active until the end of your current billing cycle.

Will I lose my connections if I cancel?

No. Connections, posts, messages, and profile content are all kept.

Can I re-subscribe later?

Yes. You can re-subscribe to any Premium plan at any time from your account settings.

Do I get a prorated refund for unused days?

No. LinkedIn doesn't offer partial refunds. Your access continues until the billing period ends.

What happens to my InMail credits?

Unused InMails expire at the end of your billing cycle. You can't carry them to a free account.

Can I switch plans instead of cancelling?

Yes. During the cancellation flow, LinkedIn may offer you a downgrade option or a discounted plan.

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