Cancel Nitro directly in the Discord app on iOS or Android
You can cancel your Discord Nitro subscription through the mobile app without needing a computer. Open Discord, tap your profile icon in the bottom right corner, then select Subscriptions. You'll see your active Nitro subscription listed. Tap it, then tap Cancel Subscription at the bottom of the screen. Confirm the cancellation when prompted.
The cancellation takes effect when ready, though you'll keep your Nitro benefits until your current billing cycle ends. Discord will send you a confirmation email to the address on your account. Your next billing date will not occur — the subscription stops after your paid period runs out.
If you don't see a Subscriptions option in your profile menu, your account may not have an active Nitro subscription, or you may be using an older version of the app. Update Discord from your device's app store and try again.
Key Takeaways
- Open Discord, go to your profile, select Subscriptions, tap your Nitro subscription, and choose Cancel Subscription.
- Cancellation is when ready, but you keep Nitro features until your current billing period ends.
- Discord sends a confirmation email when you cancel, and no further charges will occur.
- If Subscriptions doesn't appear in your profile menu, update the Discord app from your device's app store.
- You can reactivate Nitro at any time by going back to Subscriptions and selecting a plan.
What happens to your account after you cancel
When your billing cycle ends, Discord removes Nitro perks from your account. This means you lose access to custom emojis you created, higher upload limits, and the Nitro badge on your profile. Servers you created or customized with Nitro features will still exist, but some visual customizations may revert to defaults.
Messages you sent and servers you joined stay on your account. You straightforward lose the paid features that came with the subscription. If you had a Nitro boost applied to a server, that boost ends when your subscription ends, and the server loses the benefits it provided.
Reactivating Nitro after cancellation
You can restart your Nitro subscription at any time by opening Discord, going to your profile, selecting Subscriptions, and choosing a plan. You don't need to wait for a specific date or go through a separate process. Your account will remember your previous settings and preferences.
If you cancelled because of cost, Discord sometimes offers discounts to returning subscribers. Check the subscription screen when you log in — you may see a reduced rate for the first month. These offers vary and are not may provide, but they appear automatically if your account qualifies.
Troubleshooting if cancellation doesn't work
If you tap Cancel Subscription and nothing happens, force-close the Discord app completely and reopen it. This clears temporary glitches that sometimes prevent the button from responding. On iOS, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to close Discord. On Android, go to Settings, find Discord in your app list, and tap Force Stop.
If the Subscriptions menu still doesn't appear after updating the app, your subscription may be tied to a different payment method or account. Check the email address you use to log into Discord — it should match the email on your payment method. If you're unsure which account holds the subscription, log out and log in with a different email address to see if Subscriptions appears there.
For persistent issues, contact Discord Support through the app. Go to your profile, select Help, and choose Contact Us. Describe the problem and include your account email. Discord's support team can see your subscription status and cancel it manually if the app button isn't working.
Cancelling a subscription you don't recognize
If you see a Nitro subscription in your Subscriptions menu that you didn't authorize, cancel it when ready using the steps above. Then change your Discord password and review your payment method's transaction history to check for other unauthorized charges.
If the subscription was charged to a credit card or debit card, contact your card issuer and report the charge as unauthorized. They can reverse it and issue you a new card. Discord can also refund unauthorized charges if you contact them with proof, but your card issuer is the fastest route to get your money back.
Cancelling through your payment method instead
If you can't cancel through the Discord app, you can stop the subscription through your payment method. On iPhone, open Settings, tap your name at the top, select Subscriptions, find Discord Nitro, and tap Cancel Subscription. On Android, open Google Play, tap your profile icon, select Payments and Subscriptions, then Subscriptions, find Discord Nitro, and tap Cancel.
Cancelling through your device's payment system works the same way as cancelling in the app — your Nitro benefits end after your current billing cycle. This method is useful if the Discord app is crashing or if you're having trouble accessing the Subscriptions menu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I get a refund if I cancel mid-cycle?
No. Discord does not refund unused portions of your subscription. If you cancel on day 5 of a 30-day cycle, you keep Nitro for the remaining 25 days but receive no refund. You only pay for the full month you're currently in.
Can I cancel and reactivate Nitro multiple times?
Yes. You can cancel and restart your subscription as many times as you want. There's no limit on how many times you can turn it on and off. Each time you reactivate, you start a new billing cycle from that date.
What if I cancel but still see charges on my card?
Check the date of the charge. If it's dated before you cancelled, it's the final payment for your current cycle — this is normal and will not repeat. If the charge is dated after you cancelled, contact Discord Support when ready with your transaction details and the cancellation date.
Does cancelling Nitro delete my account?
No. Cancelling Nitro only removes the paid subscription. Your Discord account, messages, servers, and friends list all remain. You can use Discord for free after cancellation, just without Nitro features.
Can I cancel Nitro on mobile if I bought it on a computer?
Yes. Subscriptions are tied to your Discord account, not the device you bought them on. You can cancel through the mobile app regardless of where you originally purchased Nitro.