How To Cancel My Youtube Premium Account

4 min read Jul 30, 2024
How To Cancel My Youtube Premium Account

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

  1. Go to your YouTube Account: Log in to your YouTube account and click on your profile picture in the top-right corner.
  2. Open "Settings": Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Click on "Payments and memberships": In the left sidebar, click on "Payments and memberships".
  4. Select "Manage memberships": Choose "Manage memberships" to see a list of your active memberships.
  5. Click "Cancel Membership": Find your YouTube Premium membership and click "Cancel Membership."
  6. 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

  1. Open the YouTube app: Launch the YouTube app on your mobile device.
  2. Tap on your profile icon: Tap on your profile picture in the top-right corner.
  3. Select "Settings": Tap on "Settings" from the menu.
  4. Go to "Memberships": Choose "Memberships" from the settings.
  5. Select "Manage memberships": Tap "Manage memberships" to see a list of your active memberships.
  6. Cancel your YouTube Premium membership: Find your YouTube Premium membership and tap "Cancel Membership."
  7. 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.