How to Cancel LinkedIn Premium
Need to cancel your LinkedIn Premium subscription? This guide will walk you through the cancellation process step-by-step. Whether you subscribed through LinkedIn's website, we'll show you exactly how to cancel.
Note: After canceling, you'll retain access to LinkedIn Premium features until the end of your current billing period. Your LinkedIn profile, connections, and activity will remain accessible, but you'll lose access to Premium features after your subscription expires.
Step 1: Sign In to Your Account
Open a web browser, navigate to www.linkedin.com, and then sign in to your account if prompted. You'll land on your LinkedIn home page.
Step 2: Access Settings and Privacy
Click the drop-down arrow associated with your profile icon at the top of the screen, and then click "Settings and Privacy" in this menu. Your LinkedIn settings screen will be displayed.
Step 3: Manage Premium Account
Make sure "Account Preferences" is selected in the menu on the left side of the screen. Find the "Subscriptions and Payments" section on the right side of the screen, and then click "Manage Premium Account" in this section. The Manage Premium Account screen will be displayed.
Account Preferences with Subscriptions and Payments section
Step 4: Cancel Subscription
Click "Cancel Subscription". The next screen will show you offers trying to get you to keep your LinkedIn Premium subscription. Review these offers if you're interested, or proceed with cancellation if you're certain you want to cancel.
Cancel Subscription button
Step 5: Confirm Cancellation
Click "Confirm Cancellation". The next screen lets you know that your LinkedIn Premium subscription has been canceled. You'll still have access to LinkedIn Premium through the period you've paid for it. You'll also receive a confirmation email about the cancellation.
Confirm Cancellation button and confirmation screen
Troubleshooting
- Make sure you're signed in to the correct LinkedIn account
- Click the drop-down arrow associated with your profile icon at the top of the screen
- Click "Settings and Privacy" in the menu
- Make sure "Account Preferences" is selected in the left menu
- Find the "Subscriptions and Payments" section on the right side
- Click "Manage Premium Account" in that section
- Look for "Cancel Subscription" on the Manage Premium Account screen
- Clear your browser cache and cookies, then try again
If you subscribed through Apple App Store or Google Play, you'll need to cancel through that platform's subscription management system:
- Apple: Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions > LinkedIn
- Google Play: Google Play Store > Menu > Subscriptions > LinkedIn
LinkedIn Premium doesn't offer a pause option. However, you can cancel and reactivate anytime without losing your profile or connections.
- Check your email for the cancellation confirmation
- Verify the cancellation date matches the end of your billing period
- Make sure you clicked "Cancel Subscription" and then clicked "Confirm Cancellation"
- Confirm that you saw the cancellation confirmation screen indicating your subscription has been canceled
- Remember that you'll still have access to Premium features through the period you've already paid for
- Contact LinkedIn Support if charges continue after the cancellation date
If your Premium subscription includes LinkedIn Learning, you'll lose access to Learning courses when your Premium subscription expires. Make sure to complete or save any courses you're interested in before canceling.
Unused InMail credits will be lost when your subscription expires. Make sure to use any remaining InMail credits before canceling if needed.
Additional Information
- Reactivation: You can reactivate LinkedIn Premium anytime by visiting www.linkedin.com/premium or through Settings & Privacy > Subscriptions & Payments
- Profile: Your LinkedIn profile, connections, and activity remain accessible after cancellation
- Premium Features: After cancellation, you'll lose access to InMail, advanced search, salary insights, and other Premium features
- LinkedIn Learning: Access to Learning courses ends when Premium subscription expires
- InMail Credits: Unused credits are lost when subscription expires
Conclusion
You've successfully canceled your LinkedIn Premium subscription! You'll continue to have access to Premium features until the end of your current billing period. After that, you'll be downgraded to Free tier and lose access to Premium features.
Important: Remember to use any remaining InMail credits and complete LinkedIn Learning courses before your subscription expires. Your LinkedIn profile, connections, and activity are all saved, so you can reactivate anytime. If you need help, LinkedIn Support is available through the Help Center.
