Cancel LinkedIn Premium through your account settings

To cancel LinkedIn Premium, log into your account on a computer or the LinkedIn app, go to your profile photo in the top right corner, and select Settings & privacy. Then click Settings, scroll down to the Subscriptions section, and select Manage your subscriptions. Find your Premium plan and click Cancel subscription. LinkedIn will ask you to confirm the cancellation and may offer a discount to keep you — you can decline and proceed with the cancellation.

Your Premium access ends on the date your current billing cycle finishes. You will not be charged again, but you keep the service until that date passes. If you cancel mid-cycle, LinkedIn does not refund the unused portion of your payment.

If you cannot find the Subscriptions section, you may have a very old account or a special plan type. In that case, go to Help at the bottom of any LinkedIn page, search for "cancel subscription," and follow the steps for your specific plan.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel through Settings & privacy > Settings > Subscriptions > Manage your subscriptions, then select Cancel subscription on your Premium plan.
  • Your Premium access continues until the end of your current billing period; you will not be charged after cancellation.
  • LinkedIn does not refund unused time if you cancel mid-cycle.
  • If you cannot locate the Subscriptions section, use the Help center to find cancellation steps for your specific plan type.
  • You can reactivate Premium later by purchasing it again through the same settings menu.

What happens to your account after cancellation

When your Premium subscription ends, your account reverts to the free LinkedIn version. You keep your profile, connections, and message history — nothing is deleted. You simply lose the Premium features, such as the ability to see who viewed your profile, send unlimited connection requests, and use advanced search filters.

You can still use LinkedIn's core features: posting, messaging, searching for jobs, and viewing most profiles. The free version is fully functional for basic networking and job searching. If you decide to return to Premium later, you can purchase it again at any time using the same process.

Cancellation on mobile devices

The steps are the same on the LinkedIn mobile app as on a computer. Open the app, tap your profile photo, tap Settings & privacy, then Settings. Scroll to Subscriptions, tap Manage your subscriptions, and select Cancel subscription next to your Premium plan.

If you subscribed through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store instead of LinkedIn directly, you must cancel through that platform instead. On iPhone, go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions and find LinkedIn Premium. On Android, open Google Play, tap your profile icon, go to Payments and subscriptions > Subscriptions, find LinkedIn Premium, and tap Cancel subscription.

If you subscribed through Apple or Google

When you buy LinkedIn Premium through the App Store or Google Play, the subscription is managed by that platform, not by LinkedIn. Canceling through LinkedIn's website or app will not stop the charges — you must cancel directly with Apple or Google.

On iPhone or iPad: Open Settings, tap your name at the top, select Subscriptions, find LinkedIn Premium, and tap Cancel Subscription. On Android: Open the Google Play app, tap your profile icon in the top right, go to Payments and subscriptions, select Subscriptions, find LinkedIn Premium, and tap Cancel subscription. The cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle.

Dealing with unexpected charges after cancellation

If you are charged after canceling, first check that the cancellation actually went through. Log into your account and verify that Premium no longer appears in your Subscriptions section. If it does not show as canceled, repeat the cancellation steps.

If the cancellation was confirmed but you were still charged, contact LinkedIn Support through the Help center. Provide the date you canceled and the date of the unexpected charge. LinkedIn can review the transaction and issue a refund if the charge was an error. Keep a screenshot of your cancellation confirmation and the charge on your credit card statement to show Support.

If you subscribed through Apple or Google and see unexpected charges, contact that platform's support team instead. They handle all billing for app-based subscriptions and can reverse charges more quickly than LinkedIn can.

Reasons to keep or cancel Premium

LinkedIn Premium costs vary by region and plan type, but the main features are profile views, unlimited connection requests, advanced search, and InMail messaging. These features matter most if you are actively job hunting, recruiting, or building a professional network. If you use LinkedIn occasionally to maintain connections or check job postings, the free version usually covers your needs.

Many people cancel Premium after a job search ends or when they realize they are not using the extra features. Others keep it for the profile-view notifications or the ability to see who searched for them. The decision depends on how much you use LinkedIn and whether the features save you time or money in your work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose my connections or messages if I cancel Premium?

No. Your profile, all connections, and message history stay on your account. Canceling Premium only removes the paid features. You can still message your connections and view your network on the free version.

Can I get a refund if I cancel mid-cycle?

LinkedIn does not refund unused time when you cancel mid-cycle. Your Premium access continues until the end of your billing period, and then the subscription ends. You are not charged after that date.

What if I want to cancel but keep using LinkedIn?

You can cancel Premium and keep using the free version of LinkedIn indefinitely. The free version includes messaging, job search, profile creation, and most networking features. You just lose the Premium-only tools like profile-view notifications and advanced search filters.

How do I cancel if I subscribed through a recruiter or company?

If your employer or a recruiter paid for your Premium subscription, you cannot cancel it yourself through your account settings. Contact the person or department that set up the subscription and ask them to remove it. They have access to the billing account and can end the subscription.

Can I reactivate Premium after canceling?

Yes. You can purchase Premium again at any time by going to Settings > Subscriptions and selecting a plan. Your profile and all your data remain on your account, so reactivating is straightforward.