How to Cancel Your YouTube Premium Account
YouTube Premium offers a lot of great features, but it might not be for everyone. If you're ready to cancel your subscription, here's how to do it:
Cancelling on a Computer
- Go to your YouTube Account: Log in to your YouTube account and click on your profile picture in the top-right corner.
- Open "Settings": Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on "Payments and memberships": In the left sidebar, click on "Payments and memberships".
- Select "Manage memberships": Choose "Manage memberships" to see a list of your active memberships.
- Click "Cancel Membership": Find your YouTube Premium membership and click "Cancel Membership."
- Confirm your cancellation: You will be asked to confirm your cancellation. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process.
Cancelling on a Mobile Device
- Open the YouTube app: Launch the YouTube app on your mobile device.
- Tap on your profile icon: Tap on your profile picture in the top-right corner.
- Select "Settings": Tap on "Settings" from the menu.
- Go to "Memberships": Choose "Memberships" from the settings.
- Select "Manage memberships": Tap "Manage memberships" to see a list of your active memberships.
- Cancel your YouTube Premium membership: Find your YouTube Premium membership and tap "Cancel Membership."
- Confirm your cancellation: Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm your cancellation.
What Happens When You Cancel?
- You'll lose access to Premium features: You'll no longer be able to enjoy ad-free viewing, offline downloads, YouTube Music Premium, and other Premium benefits.
- Your subscription will continue until the end of your billing cycle: You will still have access to your Premium features until your current billing cycle ends.
- You can resubscribe anytime: If you change your mind, you can always resubscribe to YouTube Premium in the future.
Remember:
- Check your billing details: Make sure your payment information is up to date, as you might be charged for the next billing cycle if your cancellation isn't processed correctly.
- Consider your subscription duration: If you're within your free trial period, you might need to contact YouTube support to cancel your subscription.
- Review your cancellation confirmation: Always review the confirmation page to ensure your cancellation was successful.
If you have any further questions, you can always contact YouTube support for assistance.