How to Cancel Harvard Business Review Subscription (Step-by-Step Guide - 2026)

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IMPORTANT: We guide you through steps, but YOU must complete the cancellation yourself. We never log into your account or access your personal information.

What Happens When You Cancel?

  • Your Harvard Business Review subscription will remain active until the end of your current billing period.
  • You can continue accessing digital content until then.
  • After cancellation, you'll lose access to premium digital content.
  • Contact HBR Customer Service for cancellation assistance.

Step-by-Step Instructions

How to Cancel Harvard Business Review

Need to cancel your Harvard Business Review (HBR) subscription? This guide will walk you through the cancellation process step-by-step.

Note: After canceling, you'll retain access until the end of your current billing period. This process manages Auto-Renewal for your HBR Magazine subscription.

Step 1: Sign in to Your HBR Account

Sign in to your HBR account at hbr.org.

Step 2: Go to Account Settings

Go to the Account Settings page at hbr.org/my-library/settings, which you can find by clicking on your name at the top right.

Step 3: Navigate to Subscription Information

Navigate to the "Your subscription information" section.

Step 4: Turn Off Auto-Renewal

Under the "Subscription overview" tab, click on the "Manage" dropdown to select the option: "Turn Off Auto-Renewal".

Troubleshooting

  • Make sure you're signed in to the correct HBR account
  • Go to Account Settings at hbr.org/my-library/settings by clicking on your name at the top right
  • Look for the "Your subscription information" section
  • Under the "Subscription overview" tab, find the "Manage" dropdown
  • If the above steps do not work, contact HBR Customer Service
  • Clear your browser cache and cookies, then try again

If the above steps do not work, please contact HBR Customer Service through their website for assistance with cancellation or subscription management.

  • Check your email for cancellation confirmation
  • Verify the cancellation date matches the end of your billing period
  • Make sure you selected "Turn Off Auto-Renewal" from the "Manage" dropdown
  • Contact HBR Customer Service if charges continue after cancellation

Your subscription will remain active until the end of your current billing period. After that, you'll lose access to premium digital content.

Additional Information

  • Account Settings: hbr.org/my-library/settings
  • Auto-Renewal Management: Use the "Manage" dropdown under "Subscription overview" tab to turn off auto-renewal
  • Account Access: Your account may remain but premium content will be disabled after subscription expires
  • Support: Contact HBR Customer Service if you need assistance

Conclusion

You've successfully canceled your Harvard Business Review subscription! You'll continue to have access until the end of your current billing period. After that, you'll lose access to premium digital content.

If the above steps do not work or you need help, please contact HBR Customer Service through their website.

Important Notes

HBR subscriptions are managed through their website

If subscribed via app stores, cancel through those platforms

Contact HBR Customer Service for assistance if needed

Your account may remain but premium content will be disabled after subscription expires

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