How to Cancel LinkedIn Premium: A Step-by-Step Guide
LinkedIn Premium offers valuable features, but sometimes you need to cancel your subscription. This guide provides a clear, step-by-step process for canceling your LinkedIn Premium membership, regardless of your device. We'll cover common scenarios and troubleshooting tips to ensure a smooth cancellation.
Understanding Your LinkedIn Premium Subscription
Before diving into the cancellation process, it's important to understand a few key things about your LinkedIn Premium subscription:
- Billing Cycle: Your Premium subscription likely follows a monthly or annual billing cycle. Cancelling before the cycle ends won't refund your current payment. You'll continue to have access to Premium features until the end of the current billing period.
- Automatic Renewal: LinkedIn Premium typically auto-renews. Cancelling prevents future charges.
- Free Features: Once your subscription ends, you'll revert to a free LinkedIn account, retaining your profile and connections but losing access to Premium features.
How to Cancel LinkedIn Premium on Desktop
These instructions work for most desktop browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.):
- Log in to LinkedIn: Go to www.linkedin.com and log in to your account.
- Access Account Settings: Click on your profile picture in the top right corner. Then, select "Settings & Privacy."
- Manage Premium: In the "Settings & Privacy" menu, find the "Account" tab. You should see a section related to your "Premium Subscription" or similar. Click on it.
- Cancel Subscription: Look for a button or link that explicitly states "Cancel membership," "Cancel subscription," or something similar. Click it.
- Confirmation: LinkedIn will likely ask you to confirm your cancellation. Carefully review any information presented before proceeding. They might ask why you're canceling – this is optional.
- Completion: Once confirmed, you'll receive a message confirming the cancellation of your LinkedIn Premium subscription. Remember that you'll maintain access to Premium features until your current billing cycle ends.
Troubleshooting Desktop Cancellation:
- Can't find the cancel button? Try searching within the "Settings & Privacy" page for "cancel," "subscription," or "premium."
- Technical Issues? Contact LinkedIn's customer support directly if you encounter problems.
How to Cancel LinkedIn Premium on Mobile (iOS and Android)
The process for canceling on mobile apps (iOS and Android) is similar, but the exact menu navigation might differ slightly depending on your app version:
- Open the LinkedIn app: Launch the LinkedIn application on your phone or tablet.
- Access Profile: Tap your profile picture.
- Settings & Privacy: Find and tap "Settings" or a similar option. This may be labelled differently within the app menu.
- Premium Subscription: Locate the section dedicated to your Premium subscription. This may require navigating through further menus. Look for "Manage Premium" or similar.
- Cancel Subscription: Follow the on-screen prompts to cancel your subscription. The button's wording may slightly vary (e.g., "Cancel Membership," "Unsubscribe").
- Confirmation: Confirm your decision to cancel.
Troubleshooting Mobile Cancellation:
- Difficulty locating the settings: Search for "settings," "premium," or "subscription" within the app's search function.
- App Issues: Make sure your LinkedIn app is updated to the latest version. If problems persist, contact LinkedIn support.
What Happens After Cancellation?
Once you've successfully canceled, remember:
- No Refund: You won't get a refund for the current billing period.
- Loss of Premium Features: You'll lose access to Premium features at the end of your current billing cycle.
- Free Account Remains: Your LinkedIn profile and connections remain intact; you simply revert to a standard free account.
This comprehensive guide should help you successfully cancel your LinkedIn Premium subscription. Remember to contact LinkedIn support if you encounter any significant difficulties.
