Cancel Discord Nitro directly in the app or on the website

To stop your Discord Nitro subscription, open Discord on your phone or computer and go to User Settings. Select Subscriptions, find Discord Nitro in the list, and click or tap Cancel Subscription. Discord will ask you to confirm the cancellation. Your subscription ends at the end of your current billing cycle — you keep access until then, but no new charge will occur.

If you subscribed through the Discord website instead of the app, the cancellation process is the same: log in, go to User Settings, select Subscriptions, and cancel from there. The timing is identical either way. You do not need to contact Discord Support or go through any other step — the cancellation takes effect when ready in your account settings, even though your access continues until your billing date.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel Nitro through Discord's User Settings under Subscriptions, not through your payment method or app store.
  • Your access continues until the end of your current billing period, even after you cancel.
  • If you subscribed through Apple's App Store or Google Play, you must cancel through that platform instead of Discord.
  • Discord does not charge a cancellation fee, and you can resubscribe at any time without penalty.
  • Check your billing history in User Settings to confirm when your final charge occurred and when your subscription ends.

Cancelling a subscription bought through Apple or Google

If you bought Discord Nitro through the Apple App Store on an iPhone or iPad, you must cancel through Apple, not through Discord itself. Open the App Store app, tap your profile icon in the top right, select Subscriptions, find Discord, and tap Cancel Subscription.

For Android phones using Google Play, open the Google Play app, tap your profile icon, go to Manage Subscriptions, find Discord, and select Cancel Subscription. Google will ask you to confirm and may offer you a discount to keep the subscription — you can decline and proceed with cancellation.

Cancellations through these platforms take effect at the end of your current billing period, the same as cancelling through Discord directly. If you cancel through Apple or Google but then try to cancel again through Discord, you may see an error message because the subscription is already managed by the app store platform.

What happens after you cancel

Once you cancel, Discord stops charging you after your current billing cycle ends. You keep all Nitro features — custom emojis, higher upload limits, better video quality, and animated avatars — until that date arrives. After the cycle ends, your account reverts to Discord's free tier.

Any custom emojis you uploaded while you had Nitro will no longer display in servers, but they are not deleted from your account. If you resubscribe later, they become visible again. Server boosts you purchased with Nitro credits also expire when your subscription ends, though the servers themselves remain unaffected.

Resubscribing to Discord Nitro later

You can restart your subscription at any time by going back to User Settings, selecting Subscriptions, and choosing Discord Nitro. Discord offers the same pricing as before — there is no penalty for cancelling and restarting. Some users cancel during months when they do not use Discord heavily and resubscribe when they want the features again.

If you cancelled through Apple or Google, you resubscribe through the same platform where you originally bought it. Your payment method on file will be charged again when you restart, so make sure your card or payment account is still active and has sufficient funds.

Checking your subscription status and billing history

To see when your subscription ends, open User Settings and go to Subscriptions. Discord shows your next billing date and the amount you will be charged. You can also view past charges by selecting Billing in User Settings, which displays every transaction tied to your account, including the date and amount of each charge.

If you see a charge after you cancelled, check the cancellation date. Charges that appear within a few days of cancellation are usually the final billing cycle before the cancellation took effect. If a charge appears weeks after you cancelled, contact Discord Support through the Help Center to report it and request clarification.

Preventing accidental recharges

Discord does not automatically resubscribe you after cancellation. Once your subscription ends, it stays ended until you manually restart it. However, if you have a saved payment method on your Discord account, make sure it is still valid if you plan to resubscribe later — an expired card can cause payment failures if you try to restart.

If you want to remove your payment method entirely, go to User Settings, select Billing, and delete the card or payment option. You can add a new one whenever you want to subscribe again. Removing your payment method does not affect any active subscription — it only prevents future charges if you do not add a new payment method before resubscribing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get a refund if I cancel Discord Nitro mid-cycle?

No. Discord does not offer refunds for partial months. Your subscription continues until the end of your current billing period, and you keep all Nitro features during that time. Cancelling when ready or cancelling a week before the cycle ends produces the same result.

What if I subscribed through a third-party website or bot?

Some third-party sites claim to sell Discord Nitro at a discount. If you bought through one of these, contact that website's support to cancel, not Discord directly. Be cautious with third-party sellers — Discord only officially sells Nitro through its own app, website, Apple App Store, and Google Play.

Can I cancel Discord Nitro on my phone if I subscribed on a computer?

Yes. Your subscription is tied to your Discord account, not the device. You can cancel from any phone, computer, or browser as long as you log in with the same account.

Will cancelling Discord Nitro delete my account or messages?

No. Cancelling Nitro only removes the paid features. Your account, messages, servers, and friends list remain unchanged. You straightforward lose the perks like custom emojis and higher upload limits.

How long does it take for Discord to process my cancellation?

The cancellation is when ready in your account settings. You will no longer see Nitro listed under active subscriptions. However, you keep access to Nitro features until your current billing cycle ends, which can be anywhere from a few days to a month depending on when you subscribed.