Cancel LinkedIn Premium through your account settings

To cancel LinkedIn Premium, log into your account, go to your profile photo in the top right corner, and select Settings & Privacy. Then click Settings, choose Subscriptions from the left menu, and find your active Premium plan. Click Cancel subscription next to it. LinkedIn will ask you to confirm the cancellation and may offer you a discount to stay — you can decline and proceed with the cancellation.

Your Premium access ends on your next billing date, not immediately. You will keep your Premium features until that date arrives. LinkedIn sends a confirmation email to the address on your account once the cancellation is complete.

If you subscribed through an app rather than LinkedIn's website, the cancellation process differs. On iPhone, go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions and find LinkedIn Premium, then tap Cancel Subscription. On Android, open Google Play, tap your profile icon, select Payments and subscriptions, choose Subscriptions, find LinkedIn Premium, and tap Cancel subscription.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancellation through LinkedIn's website takes place in Settings > Subscriptions, and your Premium access continues until your next billing date.
  • If you subscribed through Apple or Google, you must cancel through that platform's subscription settings, not through LinkedIn itself.
  • LinkedIn may offer a discount code to keep you subscribed — you can ignore this and complete the cancellation.
  • You will receive a confirmation email once the cancellation is processed, and your billing will stop after your current period ends.

What happens to your account after cancellation

Once your Premium period ends, your account reverts to the free LinkedIn tier. You lose access to features like InMail (direct messaging with non-connections), the ability to see who viewed your profile, and advanced search filters. Your profile itself remains active and visible to others — cancellation does not delete your account or your work history.

Any saved searches, connections, and messages you have sent remain on your account. You can resubscribe to Premium at any time by going back to Settings > Subscriptions and selecting a plan. LinkedIn does not charge a penalty for cancelling and resubscribing later.

Cancelling a subscription you do not recognize

If you see a Premium charge on your credit card statement but do not remember subscribing, check your Subscriptions page first. Sometimes a free trial converts to a paid subscription automatically if you do not cancel before the trial ends. If you find an active subscription you did not authorize, click Cancel subscription immediately.

If you cannot find an active subscription in your LinkedIn account but are still being charged, contact LinkedIn Support through the Help Center. Go to Help at the bottom of any LinkedIn page, search for "billing" or "subscription", and select the option to contact support. Provide your billing statement as proof of the charge. LinkedIn can investigate unauthorized charges and issue refunds in some cases, though the timeline depends on your payment method and bank.

Refunds and billing after cancellation

LinkedIn does not refund partial months. If you cancel mid-cycle, you keep Premium access until your billing date, and no refund is issued for the unused portion. Your next billing date is shown on your Subscriptions page — that is when your access ends and charges stop.

If you were charged twice in one month or charged after you cancelled, contact LinkedIn Support with screenshots of your billing statement and your cancellation confirmation email. Support can review the charge and process a refund if an error occurred. Refunds typically appear in your account within 5 to 10 business days, depending on your bank.

Pausing instead of cancelling

LinkedIn does not offer a pause feature for Premium subscriptions. Your only options are to keep the subscription active or cancel it entirely. If you want to stop paying temporarily but might return later, cancellation is the right choice — you can resubscribe whenever you want without penalty or waiting period.

Some users cancel and then resubscribe during months when they are actively job searching or networking heavily. There is no limit to how many times you can cancel and restart, and LinkedIn does not charge setup fees or require a new contract each time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will cancelling LinkedIn Premium delete my profile or messages?

No. Cancelling Premium only removes your paid features. Your profile, connections, messages, and work history all stay on your account. You can still use LinkedIn for free after cancellation — you just lose premium tools like InMail and profile viewers.

Can I get a refund if I cancel right after subscribing?

LinkedIn does not refund partial months. If you cancel mid-cycle, you keep Premium until your next billing date and receive no refund. However, if you were charged in error or charged twice, contact LinkedIn Support with proof and they may issue a refund.

What if I subscribed through my phone and cannot find the cancel button?

Phone subscriptions are managed through Apple or Google, not LinkedIn. On iPhone, go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions > LinkedIn Premium > Cancel Subscription. On Android, open Google Play > Profile > Payments and subscriptions > Subscriptions > LinkedIn Premium > Cancel subscription. Cancelling there stops the charges.

Do I lose my connections if I cancel Premium?

No. All your connections stay on your account after cancellation. You can still message them and view their profiles. You just lose the ability to message people who are not your connections (InMail) and some search and visibility features.

Can I cancel and resubscribe later without problems?

Yes. LinkedIn allows you to cancel and resubscribe as many times as you want. There is no waiting period, no penalty, and no requirement to keep a subscription active. You can cancel this month and restart next month with no issues.