How to Cancel Scribd
Need to cancel your Scribd subscription? This guide will walk you through the cancellation process step-by-step. Whether you subscribed through Scribd's website, iOS, or Android, we'll show you exactly how to cancel.
Note: After canceling, you'll retain access to Scribd content until the end of your current billing period. Your account will remain accessible, but premium content will be disabled after your subscription expires.
Step 1: Log In to Your Account
Log into your account on the Scribd website at www.scribd.com using your account credentials.
Step 2: Navigate to Your Account Page
Navigate to your account page. You can access your account page by clicking your profile icon in the top right corner and selecting Account Settings, or by visiting www.scribd.com/account-settings.
Account page with profile icon and navigation options
Step 3: End My Subscription
In the "Subscription & Payment Details" section of Your Account, click on "End My Subscription". For some members, this may appear as "Cancel Subscription". This will start the cancellation process.
End My Subscription button in Subscription & Payment Details section
Step 4: Review Confirmation Pages
Once you click on the link to start the cancellation process, you'll see a few pages of confirmations. Read and review before moving forward. Scribd will display information about your subscription and when your access will end.
Cancellation confirmation pages with subscription information
Step 5: Confirm Cancellation
You'll know that your subscription has been successfully canceled when you see a confirmation message displayed. Scribd will also send a confirmation email to the email address registered to your account.
Success confirmation message displayed after cancellation
Troubleshooting
- Make sure you're signed in to the correct Scribd account
- Navigate to your account page
- In the "Subscription & Payment Details" section of Your Account, look for "End My Subscription" (for some members, this may appear as "Cancel Subscription")
- If you subscribed through iOS or Android, you must cancel through that platform
- 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, not through Scribd's website.
Scribd doesn't offer a pause option. However, you can cancel and reactivate anytime without losing your account.
- Check your email for the cancellation confirmation from Scribd
- Verify that you saw the confirmation message displayed after cancellation
- Verify the cancellation date matches the end of your billing period
- Make sure you clicked "End My Subscription" (or "Cancel Subscription") and completed all confirmation pages
- Make sure you canceled through the correct platform (web, iOS, or Android)
- Contact Scribd Support if charges continue after the cancellation date
Your account will remain accessible after cancellation. However, you'll lose access to premium content after your subscription expires.
Additional Information
- Reactivation: You can reactivate Scribd anytime by visiting www.scribd.com or through your platform's store
- Account: Your account remains accessible but premium content will be disabled after subscription expires
- Premium Content: You'll lose access to premium ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines after subscription expires
- Mobile Subscriptions: If you subscribed through iOS or Android, you must cancel through that platform
Conclusion
You've successfully canceled your Scribd subscription! You'll continue to have access until the end of your current billing period. After that, your premium content access will be disabled.
Your account remains accessible, so you can reactivate anytime. If you need help, Scribd Support is available through the Support Center.
