How to Cancel Apple Music
Need to cancel your Apple Music subscription? This guide will walk you through the cancellation process step-by-step. Whether you subscribed directly through Apple or through a third-party platform, we'll show you exactly how to cancel.
Note: After canceling, you'll retain access to Apple Music until the end of your current billing period. Your playlists and library will be saved but inaccessible until you resubscribe.
Step 1: Sign in to Your Apple ID
Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in with your Apple ID and password.
Step 2: Access Subscriptions
Click on "Subscriptions" in the left sidebar or scroll down to the Subscriptions section.
Step 3: Find Apple Music
Look for "Apple Music" in your active subscriptions list and click on it.
Step 4: Cancel Subscription
Click the "Cancel Subscription" button. Apple will show you information about when your access will end.
Step 5: Confirm Cancellation
Review the information and click "Confirm" to finalize the cancellation. You'll receive a confirmation email shortly after.
Troubleshooting
- Make sure you're signed in to the correct Apple ID
- Try accessing subscriptions directly: appleid.apple.com
- If you have Apple One, you'll need to cancel Apple One instead
- Clear your browser cache and cookies, then try again
If you subscribed through Google Play or another third party, you'll need to cancel through that platform's subscription management system, not through Apple's website.
If you have Apple One (which includes Apple Music, iCloud+, Apple TV+, etc.), canceling Apple One will cancel all included services. You cannot cancel individual services within Apple One.
Apple Music doesn't offer a pause option. However, you can cancel and reactivate anytime. Your playlists will be saved but inaccessible until you resubscribe.
- Check your email for the cancellation confirmation
- Verify the cancellation date matches the end of your billing period
- Contact Apple support if charges continue after the cancellation date
Additional Information
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Related Services: Part of Apple ecosystem. See also: [How to Cancel Apple TV+](/services/apple-tv)
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Reactivation: You can reactivate your subscription anytime through Settings > Subscriptions on iOS or appleid.apple.com
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Playlists: Your playlists and library are saved but inaccessible until you resubscribe
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Downloads: Downloaded music will become unavailable after your subscription expires
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Apple One: If you have Apple One, canceling affects all included services
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Family Sharing: If you're part of a Family Sharing group, canceling your individual subscription won't affect others
Conclusion
You've successfully canceled your Apple Music subscription! You'll continue to enjoy ad-free music and other features until the end of your current billing period. After that, you'll lose access to Apple Music features.
Your playlists and library are saved, so you can reactivate anytime without losing anything. If you need help, Apple support is available through the Apple Support website or app.
