How to Cancel Patreon
Need to cancel your Patreon to a creator? This guide will walk you through the cancellation process step-by-step. Whether you subscribed through Patreon's website, we'll show you exactly how to cancel.
Note: After canceling, you'll retain access to the creator's content until the end of your current billing period. You'll stop being charged for that creator's membership after cancellation.
Step 1: Log In and Switch to Member Profile
Log in to your Patreon account and switch to your member profile (if applicable). Click your profile picture in the bottom-left corner to check or switch profiles. Make sure you're viewing your member profile, not your creator profile.
Step 2: Access Settings
Click the "Settings" link from the left-side menu. Alternatively, you can directly visit www.patreon.com/settings.
Settings link in left-side navigation menu
Step 3: Go to Memberships Tab
Go to the "Memberships" tab. You can also directly visit www.patreon.com/settings/memberships. You'll see a list of all creators you're supporting.
Memberships tab in Settings page
Step 4: View Membership Details
Locate your membership for the creator you want to cancel, and click the "View Details" button next to that membership. This will open the membership management page.
View Details button next to membership in Memberships list
Step 5: Cancel Membership
Click on "Cancel membership", then confirm the cancellation. Patreon will show you information about when your access will end and may ask for feedback about why you're canceling.
Cancel membership button with confirmation prompt
Step 6: Choose Connection Option
Decide whether to stay connected as a free member or toggle off this option. Once you've made your choice, click "Save and continue" to complete the cancellation. You'll receive a confirmation that your membership has been canceled.
Free member connection option with Save and continue button
Troubleshooting
- Make sure you're signed in to the correct Patreon account
- Click your profile picture in the bottom-left corner to switch to your member profile (not creator profile)
- Click the "Settings" link from the left-side menu
- Go to the "Memberships" tab or visit www.patreon.com/settings/memberships
- Locate your membership and click "View Details" button
- Look for "Cancel membership" option in the membership details page
- Clear your browser cache and cookies, then try again
Patreon manages each creator membership separately. You'll need to cancel each membership individually by going to Settings > Memberships and canceling each one.
Patreon doesn't offer a pause option. However, you can cancel and rejoin anytime.
- Check your email for the cancellation confirmation
- Verify the cancellation date matches the end of your billing period
- Make sure you clicked "Cancel membership", confirmed cancellation, and clicked "Save and continue"
- Contact Patreon Support if charges continue after the cancellation date
You'll retain access to the creator's content until the end of your current billing period. After that, you'll lose access to the creator's exclusive content.
Patreon does not typically offer refunds since payments go directly to creators. Contact Patreon Support if you have specific concerns about a charge.
Yes, you can rejoin any creator's membership anytime by visiting their Patreon page and joining again.
Additional Information
- Rejoining: You can rejoin any creator's membership anytime by visiting their Patreon page
- Multiple Memberships: Each creator membership is managed separately
- Access Period: You'll retain access until the end of your current billing period
- Refunds: Patreon does not typically offer refunds since payments go directly to creators
Conclusion
You've successfully canceled your Patreon to the creator! You'll continue to have access to their content until the end of your current billing period, and then you'll lose access to their exclusive content.
You can rejoin any creator's membership anytime if you change your mind. If you need help, Patreon Support is available through the Help Center.
