Cancel through your Patreon account settings
Log into your Patreon account on any browser or the mobile app. Go to your account settings — usually found by clicking your profile picture in the top right corner, then selecting "Settings." Look for the section labeled "Memberships" or "My memberships." Find the creator whose membership you want to cancel and click the option to manage or edit that membership.
Select "Cancel membership" or "Leave" (the exact wording varies by creator). Patreon will ask you to confirm. Once you confirm, your membership ends immediately. You will not be charged again, but you will lose access to patron-only content and benefits from that creator right away.
The entire process takes less than two minutes. You do not need to contact the creator or Patreon support to complete a standard cancellation — the self-service option in your account settings handles it completely.
Key Takeaways
- Canceling a Patreon membership stops all future charges and removes your access to patron content immediately.
- You cancel through your Patreon account settings under "Memberships," not through the creator's page.
- If you cancel mid-month, you keep access until your current billing cycle ends — you are not refunded for the partial month.
- Some creators offer pause options instead of full cancellation, which temporarily stops charges without losing your membership status.
- Patreon support can force-cancel a membership if the standard method is not working or the option is unavailable.
What happens to your access after cancellation
When you cancel, your access to patron-only posts, Discord servers, and other membership perks stops immediately. You can no longer download patron-exclusive files or see content marked for members only. The creator will no longer see you listed as an active patron.
If you were charged for the current month before you canceled, you keep access through the end of that billing cycle. Patreon does not issue refunds for partial months. If you cancel on the 15th of a month and your billing date is the 1st, you keep access until the next billing date arrives — then it cuts off.
Your cancellation is permanent unless you rejoin later. Patreon does not store your membership history or restore old patron status if you return to the same creator.
Pausing instead of canceling
Some creators offer a "pause membership" option as an alternative to full cancellation. Pausing temporarily stops your charges without removing you from the membership. When you pause, you lose access to patron content during the pause period, but your membership status remains intact. You can resume at any time without re-joining.
To pause, look for a "Pause membership" button in the same settings menu where you would cancel. Not all creators enable this feature — if you do not see it, full cancellation is your only option. Pausing is useful if you want to stop paying temporarily but plan to return later.
Paused memberships can usually remain paused for up to three months before Patreon requires you to either resume or cancel completely. Check the pause screen for the specific time limit the creator has set.
Canceling from the mobile app
Open the Patreon app and tap your profile icon at the bottom right. Select "Memberships" or "My memberships." Find the creator and tap the three-dot menu or "Manage" button. Choose "Cancel membership" and confirm when prompted.
The process is identical to the web version — your membership ends immediately and you will not be charged again. If you have trouble finding the settings on mobile, try canceling through a web browser instead, which sometimes has a clearer layout.
Both the iOS and Android apps use the same cancellation flow. If your app is outdated, update it from your device's app store before attempting to cancel, as older versions sometimes have interface issues.
If you cannot find the cancel option
If the cancel button is missing or grayed out, check whether you are logged into the correct account. Some creators require you to cancel through their own website or Patreon page rather than account settings — this is rare, but if you joined through a creator's direct link, try going back to their page and looking for a membership management option there.
If you still cannot cancel, contact Patreon support directly through the Help Center on their website. You can also reach out to the creator themselves — they may have set restrictions on cancellations or may need to manually remove you. Patreon support can force-cancel a membership on your behalf if the standard method is not working.
When you contact support, have your Patreon username and the creator's name ready. Support typically responds within one to two business days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?
No. Patreon charges on a monthly cycle, and you keep access through the end of the month you paid for. If you cancel on the 20th and your billing date is the 1st, you have already paid for that full month and will not receive a partial refund. Plan your cancellation for just before your next billing date if you want to minimize the final charge.
Can the creator see that I canceled?
Yes. You will disappear from the creator's list of active patrons. Some creators receive notifications when patrons leave, though this depends on their account settings. The creator cannot see your reason for canceling unless you tell them directly.
What if I want to rejoin the same creator later?
You can rejoin at any time by going to the creator's Patreon page and selecting the membership tier again. You will start a new membership and be charged on your next billing date. Rejoining does not restore any old patron status or history — you are treated as a new member.
Do I need to cancel before changing my payment method?
No. You can update your payment method in your Patreon account settings without canceling. Go to Settings, then "Billing," and add or change your card. Your existing memberships will continue with the new payment method.
What if I have multiple memberships with different creators?
You cancel each one separately through your Memberships section. Each creator's membership is independent, so canceling one does not affect the others. You will see all active memberships listed in one place, making it easy to manage or cancel them individually.