How to Cancel Spotify Premium
Need to cancel your Spotify Premium subscription? This guide will walk you through the cancellation process step-by-step. Whether you subscribed directly through Spotify or through a third-party platform like Apple or Google Play, we'll show you exactly how to cancel.
Note: After canceling, you'll retain access to Premium features until the end of your current billing period. Your playlists, saved songs, and preferences will be saved permanently, so you can reactivate anytime without losing your music library.
Step 1: Sign in to Your Account
Go to www.spotify.com and sign in with your Spotify Premium account credentials.
Step 2: Access Subscription Settings
Click on your profile icon in the top right corner, then select "Account" from the dropdown menu. Alternatively, you can directly visit www.spotify.com/account/subscription while signed in.
Step 3: Find Subscription Section
Scroll down to the "Subscription" section. You'll see your current Premium plan details, billing information, and next billing date.
Step 4: Cancel Premium
Click the "Cancel Premium" or "Cancel Subscription" button. Spotify will show you information about when your Premium access will end and what features you'll lose.
Step 5: Confirm Cancellation
Review the information carefully. Spotify may offer incentives to stay. If you want to proceed, click "Cancel Premium" or "Yes, Cancel" to confirm. You'll receive a confirmation email shortly after.
Troubleshooting
- Make sure you're signed in to the correct Spotify account
- Try accessing the subscription page directly: www.spotify.com/account/subscription
- If you're on a Family or Duo plan, you may need to cancel through the plan management page
- Clear your browser cache and cookies, then try again
If you subscribed through Apple, Google Play, or another third party, you'll need to cancel through that platform's subscription management system, not through Spotify's website.
If you have a Spotify Family or Duo plan, canceling will affect all members. The plan manager can cancel the subscription, which will downgrade all members to Free accounts.
Spotify doesn't offer a pause option. However, you can cancel and reactivate anytime without losing your playlists or saved music.
- Check your email for the cancellation confirmation
- Verify the cancellation date matches the end of your billing period
- Contact Spotify support if charges continue after the cancellation date
Additional Information
- Reactivation: You can reactivate Premium anytime by visiting www.spotify.com/account/subscription
- Playlists: Your playlists and saved songs are saved permanently
- Downloads: Downloaded music will become unavailable after your Premium subscription expires
- Family Plan: If you're on a Family plan, canceling affects all members
- Student Discount: If you have a student discount, you'll need to verify your student status again when reactivating
Conclusion
You've successfully canceled your Spotify Premium subscription! You'll continue to enjoy ad-free music and other Premium features until the end of your current billing period. After that, you'll be switched to Spotify Free (with ads).
Your playlists, saved songs, and preferences are all saved, so you can reactivate anytime without losing anything. If you need help, Spotify support is available through the Help Center.
