How to Cancel Your YouTube Premium Account
YouTube Premium offers a variety of benefits, including ad-free viewing, access to YouTube Originals, and background playback. However, if you're no longer satisfied with the service or simply want to save money, you can cancel your YouTube Premium subscription. Here's how:
Canceling Through the YouTube Website:
- Log in to your YouTube account.
- Click on your profile picture located in the top right corner of the screen.
- Select "Purchases and memberships."
- Find your YouTube Premium membership in the list of your subscriptions.
- Click on "Manage."
- Select "Cancel Membership."
- Confirm your cancellation.
Canceling Through the YouTube App:
- Open the YouTube app on your device.
- Tap on your profile picture located in the top right corner of the screen.
- Tap on "Settings."
- Scroll down and select "Memberships."
- Find your YouTube Premium membership in the list of your subscriptions.
- Tap on "Cancel."
- Confirm your cancellation.
Canceling Through the Google Play Store:
- Open the Google Play Store app on your device.
- Tap on your profile picture located in the top right corner of the screen.
- Select "Payments & subscriptions."
- Choose "Subscriptions."
- Find your YouTube Premium subscription in the list.
- Tap on "Cancel Subscription."
- Confirm your cancellation.
Canceling Through the Apple App Store:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap on your Apple ID at the top of the screen.
- Select "Subscriptions."
- Find your YouTube Premium subscription in the list.
- Tap on "Cancel Subscription."
- Confirm your cancellation.
Important Things to Remember:
- You may need to cancel your YouTube Premium subscription at least 24 hours before your next billing cycle to avoid being charged.
- Your YouTube Premium membership will remain active until the end of your current billing cycle.
- You can still watch your YouTube Premium content until your membership expires.
Other Options:
- Contact YouTube Support: If you are unable to cancel your YouTube Premium subscription through any of the methods mentioned above, you can contact YouTube Support for assistance.
- Downgrade to YouTube Music Premium: You can also downgrade to YouTube Music Premium if you only want to use the music streaming feature.
By following these steps, you can easily cancel your YouTube Premium account and avoid further charges.
