Cancel Discord Nitro through your account settings

To stop your Discord Nitro subscription, log into Discord on a web browser or desktop app, go to User Settings (the gear icon), then select Subscriptions. You'll see your active Nitro subscription listed with a Cancel Subscription button. Click it, choose your reason for canceling (optional), and confirm. Your subscription ends immediately, though you keep Nitro benefits through the end of your current billing period.

If you're on mobile, you cannot cancel through the Discord app itself. You must use a web browser or desktop version to access the Subscriptions menu. Mobile apps typically route subscription cancellations through the app store (Apple App Store or Google Play), which adds an extra step but works the same way.

The cancellation takes effect right away in your account settings. You won't be charged again after your current billing cycle ends. Discord sends a confirmation email to the address on your account, so check your inbox (or spam folder) to verify the cancellation went through.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel Nitro through User Settings > Subscriptions on desktop or web, not through the mobile app.
  • Your subscription ends at the close of your current billing period, and you keep Nitro perks until then.
  • If you subscribed through an app store, you must cancel through that store's subscription settings instead of Discord's website.
  • Discord sends a confirmation email when you cancel, so verify it arrived to be certain the subscription stopped.
  • You can resubscribe to Nitro at any time after cancellation without losing your account or settings.

Canceling a subscription bought through an app store

If you started your Nitro subscription through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, canceling through Discord's website won't work. You must cancel through the store where you bought it. On iPhone or iPad, open the App Store app, tap your profile icon, select Subscriptions, find Discord, and tap Cancel Subscription. On Android, open Google Play, tap your profile icon, go to Payments and subscriptions, select Subscriptions, choose Discord, and tap Cancel subscription.

App store cancellations follow the same timing as web cancellations: you lose access after your current billing period ends, but keep Nitro benefits until then. The app store sends its own confirmation, separate from Discord's email. Check both your app store account and your Discord email to confirm the cancellation went through.

What happens to your account after cancellation

When your Nitro subscription ends, you revert to a free Discord account. Custom emojis you uploaded stop working in servers where you don't have permission to use them, animated avatars revert to static images, and your profile no longer shows the Nitro badge. Server boosts you purchased with Nitro credits remain active, but you can't buy new ones without resubscribing.

Your account, friends list, servers, and messages stay intact. Canceling Nitro doesn't delete anything or log you out. You can use Discord normally as a free user, and you can resubscribe to Nitro at any point in the future without losing your history or settings.

Stopping charges if you forgot to cancel

If you were charged for Nitro after you intended to cancel, contact Discord Support through the Help Center on their website. Explain when you tried to cancel and provide your transaction details (you can find these in your billing history under User Settings > Billing). Discord can sometimes issue a refund for an unexpected charge, though refunds are not may provide and depend on how recently the charge occurred.

If you subscribed through an app store and were charged unexpectedly, contact the app store's support team first. They handle refunds for app store subscriptions, and Discord cannot reverse charges made by Apple or Google. Most app stores allow refunds within 48 hours of purchase if you request them immediately.

Pausing instead of canceling

Discord does not offer a pause or temporary suspension feature for Nitro. You either have an active subscription or you don't. If you want to keep Nitro but don't need it right now, your only option is to cancel and resubscribe later. There's no penalty for resubscribing, and your account settings and history remain unchanged.

If you're canceling because Nitro is too expensive, Discord occasionally runs promotions or discounts for returning subscribers. After you cancel, Discord may email you an offer to come back at a reduced rate, though this is not may provide.

Checking your billing history

To see past charges and confirm when your subscription will end, go to User Settings > Billing in Discord. Your billing history shows every charge, the date it was processed, and the amount. Your next billing date appears at the top of the Subscriptions section. If you see a charge you don't recognize or a billing date that seems wrong, take a screenshot and contact Discord Support with the details.

Keep your billing history handy if you need to dispute a charge with your bank or payment provider. Most payment processors allow you to file a dispute within 60 to 120 days of the charge, so act quickly if something looks wrong.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose my Discord account if I cancel Nitro?

No. Canceling Nitro only removes the paid features. Your account, messages, friends, and servers stay exactly as they are. You can use Discord as a free user and resubscribe whenever you want.

Can I get a refund for the current month if I cancel mid-cycle?

Discord does not issue prorated refunds for cancellations mid-billing cycle. You keep Nitro benefits through the end of your current period, then the subscription stops. If you were charged in error or believe there's a mistake, contact Discord Support to request a review.

What if I subscribed through my phone but want to cancel on desktop?

If you bought Nitro through an app store, you must cancel through that same app store, not through Discord's website. Canceling on Discord's website won't stop app store charges. Check which store you used (Apple or Google) and cancel there.

How long does it take for the cancellation to show up?

The cancellation is instant in your account settings. You'll see the Nitro badge disappear from your profile after your current billing period ends. The confirmation email usually arrives within a few minutes, though it can take up to an hour.

Can I cancel and resubscribe to Nitro the same day?

Yes. There's no waiting period or penalty for canceling and resubscribing. You can cancel Nitro and immediately buy it again if you want to restart your billing cycle or switch payment methods.