How to Cancel Discord Nitro
Need to cancel your Discord Nitro subscription? This guide will walk you through the cancellation process step-by-step. Whether you subscribed through Discord's desktop app, web browser, iOS, or Android, we'll show you exactly how to cancel.
Note: After canceling, you'll retain access to Discord Nitro features until the end of your current billing period. Your Discord account, servers, and messages are not affected by cancellation.
Step 1: Access User Settings
Tap on the Setting icon next to your Discord username to access your "User Settings". You can find the Setting icon at the bottom left of the Discord window (gear icon ⚙️).
Step 2: Navigate to Subscriptions
Navigate to the "Subscriptions" tab. This tab is located in the left sidebar under the "Billing" section of User Settings.
Subscriptions tab in User Settings
Step 3: Cancel Subscription
Tap on "Cancel" within the "Nitro" or "Nitro Basic" banner to start the process to cancel your subscription. Discord will display information about when your Nitro access will end.
Cancel button within Nitro or Nitro Basic banner
Step 4: Complete Cancellation
Follow the prompts to cancel your subscription. Discord may show you benefits you'll lose and ask for confirmation. Review the information carefully, then confirm your cancellation. You'll receive a confirmation message once the cancellation is complete.
Cancellation prompts and confirmation
Troubleshooting
- Make sure you're signed in to the correct Discord account
- Tap on the Setting icon next to your Discord username to access "User Settings"
- Navigate to the "Subscriptions" tab
- Look for "Cancel" within the "Nitro" or "Nitro Basic" banner
- If you subscribed through iOS or Android, you may need to cancel through that platform's subscription management
- Clear your browser cache and cookies, then try again
If you subscribed through Apple or Google Play, you'll need to cancel through that platform's subscription management system:
- iOS: Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions > Discord > Cancel Subscription
- Android: Google Play Store > Menu > Subscriptions > Discord > Cancel Subscription
Discord Nitro doesn't offer a pause option. However, you can cancel and reactivate anytime without losing your account or messages.
- Check your email for the cancellation confirmation
- Verify the cancellation date matches the end of your billing period
- Make sure you tapped "Cancel" within the "Nitro" or "Nitro Basic" banner and followed all prompts to complete the cancellation
- If you subscribed through iOS or Android, make sure you canceled through the correct platform
- Contact Discord Support if charges continue after the cancellation date
If you've canceled, you'll lose access to Nitro features after your subscription expires. However, you'll continue to have access until the end of your current billing period. Make sure to check your subscription status in User Settings > Subscriptions.
Server boosts you've applied will remain active until they expire, even after canceling your Nitro subscription. You won't be able to apply new boosts after your subscription expires.
Additional Information
- Reactivation: You can reactivate Discord Nitro anytime by visiting User Settings > Subscriptions or through your platform's store
- Account: Your Discord account, servers, messages, and friends are not affected by cancellation
- Server Boosts: Boosts you've applied will remain active until they expire
- Mobile Subscriptions: If you subscribed through iOS or Android, you must cancel through that platform
- Nitro Classic vs Nitro: Make sure you're canceling the correct subscription tier
Conclusion
You've successfully canceled your Discord Nitro subscription! You'll continue to have access to Nitro features until the end of your current billing period. After that, you'll lose access to enhanced features, but your Discord account, servers, and messages will remain accessible.
Your Discord account is not affected by cancellation, so you can reactivate anytime. If you need help, Discord Support is available through the support website.
