How to Cancel LinkedIn Premium (Step-by-Step Guide)
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you’ve decided LinkedIn Premium isn’t worth it anymore. Fair enough.
Maybe you’re not getting the ROI. Maybe you just forgot you were paying for it. Either way — you’re probably paying $39.99 to $99.99/month and want out fast.
Good news: canceling takes less than 2 minutes. This guide shows you exactly how, on both desktop and mobile.
Did you know? LinkedIn has over 1 billion members across 200+ countries. But only a fraction actually need a paid subscription — and most casual users are totally fine on the free tier.
How to Cancel LinkedIn Premium
On Desktop (Fastest Way)
- Log in to your LinkedIn account at linkedin.com
- Click your profile picture in the top right corner
- Select “Premium features” from the dropdown
- Click “Manage subscription”
- Scroll down and click “Cancel subscription”
- Follow the prompts — LinkedIn may ask why you’re leaving (just pick any option)
- Confirm the cancellation
That’s it. You’ll get a confirmation email shortly after.
Pro tip: Your Premium access doesn’t end immediately. You keep all Premium features until the end of your current billing cycle — so you’ve already paid for it, use it while you can.
On Mobile (iPhone / Android)
Here’s where it gets a little tricky. You cannot cancel LinkedIn Premium through the LinkedIn mobile app if you signed up on desktop or directly through LinkedIn’s website.
You can only cancel through the platform you originally subscribed on.
If you subscribed through LinkedIn’s website (most common):
- Open a browser on your phone (not the app)
- Go to linkedin.com and log in
- Follow the same desktop steps above
If you subscribed through the Apple App Store (iOS):
- Open Settings on your iPhone
- Tap your Apple ID at the top
- Go to Subscriptions
- Find LinkedIn and tap it
- Tap Cancel Subscription
If you subscribed through Google Play (Android):
- Open the Google Play Store
- Tap your profile icon → Payments & subscriptions
- Tap Subscriptions
- Find LinkedIn Premium and tap Cancel
Important: If you cancel through Apple or Google, make sure you’re canceling the right way. LinkedIn won’t see or process cancellations made through the wrong channel — you could still get charged.
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What Happens After You Cancel?
Here’s what you need to know about the aftermath:
✅ You keep Premium until the billing period ends. LinkedIn won’t cut you off the second you cancel. You paid for the month — use it.
❌ No prorated refunds on monthly plans. LinkedIn’s refund policy is pretty strict: they don’t give partial refunds for the remaining days on a monthly plan.
Annual plan refunds: If you’re on an annual plan and cancel within the first 7 days, you may qualify for a full refund. After that, no refunds are issued.
Your data stays safe. Your connections, messages, and profile remain intact. You just lose Premium features like InMail credits, who viewed your profile, and advanced search filters.
Quick stat: LinkedIn Premium conversion rates hover around 29% of users who try free trials — meaning most people end up canceling. You’re in good company.
Before You Cancel — Check These First
Sometimes the answer isn’t canceling. It’s making sure you’re actually using what you’re paying for.
Are you using InMail credits? Premium gives you 5–15 InMail credits/month depending on your plan. If unused, that’s wasted money — but also worth using before you cancel.
Are you on the right plan? LinkedIn has four Premium tiers:
- Career (~$39.99/mo) — for job seekers
- Business (~$59.99/mo) — for networking and growing your business
- Sales Navigator (~$99.99/mo) — for sales prospecting
- Recruiter Lite (~$170/mo) — for hiring
If you’re a sales professional, downgrading instead of canceling might be smarter.
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LinkedIn Premium Plans & Pricing Breakdown
Plan | Monthly Cost | Best For |
Career | ~$39.99 | Job seekers |
Business | ~$59.99 | Networking, lead gen |
Sales Navigator Core | ~$99.99 | Sales prospecting |
Recruiter Lite | ~$169.99 | Talent acquisition |
Note: Prices vary by region and LinkedIn often runs promotions. Always check your account for the exact figure.
Billing Cycle & Refund Policy — The Fine Print
This is the stuff people miss and then get frustrated about. Here’s the short version:
Monthly billing: Charged on the same date every month. Cancel anytime, but no refunds for partial months.
Annual billing: Paid upfront for the year. You save roughly 20–25% vs. monthly. Refund window is 7 days from the start of the subscription only.
Free trial users: If you’re on a free trial and cancel before it ends, you won’t be charged. Set a calendar reminder — LinkedIn’s trial-to-paid transition is automatic.
According to a study by WestMonroe, 84% of consumers underestimate what they spend on monthly subscriptions. Always audit your recurring charges.
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Can’t Find the Cancel Option? Try This
LinkedIn is notorious for making cancellation a little harder than it should be. If you’re stuck:
- Clear your browser cache and try again on desktop
- Use an incognito window — sometimes premium features pages load differently
- Contact LinkedIn Support directly at linkedin.com/help — their team can cancel on your behalf
- Check your subscription source — if you subscribed via Apple or Google, you must cancel there
If all else fails, you can dispute the charge with your bank as a last resort — though it’s better to go through LinkedIn directly first.
Should You Cancel or Pause?
LinkedIn doesn’t offer a native “pause” option for Premium. It’s all-or-nothing.
But here’s a workaround: cancel now, resubscribe when you need it. LinkedIn frequently offers discounted re-subscription rates (sometimes 50% off) to former Premium users. It’s a legitimate way to save money if your need is seasonal.
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Conclusion
Canceling LinkedIn Premium is straightforward — desktop is the easiest, and mobile requires going through your browser or the app store you subscribed from. Just remember: no partial refunds on monthly plans, and annual plans only get a 7-day refund window.
Once you cancel, your Premium features stay active until the end of your billing period. No data is lost. Your network stays intact.
If the reason you had Premium was to find leads and book meetings — there’s a better, more predictable way to do that without paying $40–$100/month just for search filters and InMail credits.
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