LinkedIn Premium cancellation is a straightforward process you can complete in minutes from your account settings

LinkedIn Premium is a paid tier that adds features like the ability to see who viewed your profile, send direct messages to people outside your network, and access LinkedIn Learning courses. If you no longer want these features, you can cancel at any time — your access ends on your next billing date, not when ready. You will not receive a refund for the current billing period, but you will keep your free LinkedIn account.

The cancellation process differs slightly depending on whether you subscribed through LinkedIn directly, through an app store, or through a third-party payment method. Each route has its own steps, and cancelling in the wrong place may not actually stop your charges.

Key Takeaways

  • LinkedIn Premium cancellation takes effect on your next billing date, not right away, so you keep access until then.
  • If you subscribed through the LinkedIn website, you cancel through your account settings under "Subscriptions" — not through your bank or credit card company.
  • If you subscribed through an app store (Apple App Store or Google Play), you must cancel through that store's settings, not through LinkedIn itself.
  • Check your email for the confirmation message after you cancel, which will show your final billing date and confirm the cancellation went through.

Cancelling a LinkedIn Premium subscription through the website

If you signed up for LinkedIn Premium directly on LinkedIn.com, this is the route to use. Log in to your LinkedIn account on a computer or mobile browser (not the app). Click your profile photo in the top right corner, then select "Settings and privacy" from the dropdown menu.

Once in Settings, click "Account preferences" on the left side. Look for the section labeled "Subscriptions" — this is where all your paid LinkedIn services appear. Find LinkedIn Premium in the list and click "Manage" or "Cancel subscription" next to it. LinkedIn will ask you to confirm the cancellation and may offer you a discount to stay. You can ignore this offer and proceed with the cancellation. After you confirm, you should see a message saying your subscription will end on a specific date — write this date down or take a screenshot.

Check the email address linked to your LinkedIn account within a few minutes. LinkedIn sends a confirmation email with the subject line "Your LinkedIn Premium subscription has been cancelled" or similar. This email is your proof that the cancellation went through. If you do not receive it within 10 minutes, log back into LinkedIn and check the Subscriptions section again to see if the cancellation stuck.

Cancelling if you subscribed through Apple App Store

If you signed up for LinkedIn Premium through the LinkedIn app on an iPhone or iPad, Apple handles your subscription, not LinkedIn. Cancelling through LinkedIn's website will not stop your charges — you must cancel through Apple's settings instead.

On your iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app (not LinkedIn). Tap your name at the top, then select "Subscriptions." Find LinkedIn in the list and tap it. You will see your subscription details and a "Cancel Subscription" button at the bottom. Tap it and confirm. Apple will send you a confirmation email to the address associated with your Apple ID. Your LinkedIn Premium access will end on your next billing date, which Apple shows in the Subscriptions screen.

If you have already cancelled through LinkedIn's website but are still being charged, this is likely because your subscription is actually tied to Apple. Check Apple's Subscriptions section to see if LinkedIn Premium still appears there. If it does, cancel it through Apple as described above.

Cancelling if you subscribed through Google Play

If you signed up for LinkedIn Premium through the LinkedIn app on an Android phone or tablet, Google Play manages your subscription. Like Apple, Google Play subscriptions must be cancelled through Google's system, not through LinkedIn itself.

On your Android device, open the Google Play Store app. Tap your profile icon in the top right corner, then select "Payments and subscriptions." Tap "Subscriptions" and find LinkedIn in the list. Tap LinkedIn Premium and then tap "Cancel subscription." Google will ask you to confirm and may show you a reason-for-cancellation survey — you can skip this. After you confirm, Google sends a confirmation email and your access ends on your next billing date.

What happens after you cancel

Once you cancel, your LinkedIn account does not disappear — you straightforward lose the paid features. Your profile, connections, and messages all remain. You can still use LinkedIn for free: search for jobs, view most profiles, send connection requests, and post updates. You just cannot see who viewed your profile, send messages to non-connections, or access LinkedIn Learning.

If you change your mind before your billing date, you can resubscribe at any time. LinkedIn does not charge a penalty for cancelling and restarting. However, if you wait until after your billing date has passed, you will be charged for a full new month when you resubscribe.

If you are still being charged after cancelling

Check where you actually subscribed. The most common reason people are still charged is that they cancelled in the wrong place — for example, cancelling through LinkedIn's website when their subscription is actually through Apple or Google Play. Log into the account where you pay (LinkedIn, Apple, or Google) and verify the subscription is gone from the active subscriptions list.

If the subscription is cancelled everywhere but charges still appear on your bank or credit card statement, contact your bank or card issuer first. They can see the merchant name and date of each charge. If the charges are coming from LinkedIn, Apple, or Google, your bank can help you dispute them. You can also contact LinkedIn Support through your account settings, but your bank is faster at stopping unwanted charges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose my LinkedIn profile if I cancel Premium?

No. Cancelling Premium only removes the paid features. Your profile, connections, messages, and all your data stay on LinkedIn. You can still use the free version of LinkedIn after you cancel.

Can I get a refund for the current billing period?

LinkedIn does not issue refunds for partial months. Your cancellation takes effect on your next billing date, and you keep access until then. If you were charged twice in one month by mistake, contact LinkedIn Support or your payment method's customer service to dispute the extra charge.

What is the difference between cancelling and pausing my subscription?

LinkedIn does not have a pause feature. When you cancel, your subscription ends completely. If you want to use Premium again later, you will need to resubscribe and pay for a full month. There is no way to temporarily freeze a subscription.

How do I know if my cancellation actually went through?

Check your email for a confirmation message from LinkedIn, Apple, or Google (depending on where you subscribed). This email will show your final billing date. You can also log back into the account where you subscribed and look at the Subscriptions section — the cancelled subscription should no longer appear in your active list.

Can I cancel LinkedIn Premium on the mobile app?

You cannot cancel through the LinkedIn app itself. If you subscribed through the app, you must cancel through your phone's settings (Apple Settings or Google Play Store). If you subscribed on the website, you can cancel through a mobile browser, but the app does not have a cancellation option.