How to cancel Apple Music on your device

You can cancel Apple Music through the Settings app on any Apple device — iPhone, iPad, or Mac. The process takes about two minutes and stops your subscription immediately, though you keep access until your current billing period ends.

On iPhone or iPad, open Settings, tap your name at the top, select Subscriptions, find Apple Music, and tap Cancel Subscription. On Mac, open System Settings (or System Preferences on older versions), click your name, select Subscriptions, find Apple Music, and click Edit next to it, then choose Cancel.

After you cancel, Apple sends a confirmation email to the address on your account. Your music library stays in the Music app but you cannot play songs once your current billing period ends — the exact date appears on the cancellation screen.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel through Settings on your device by finding Subscriptions, locating Apple Music, and selecting Cancel Subscription.
  • Cancellation takes effect immediately but you keep access to your music until the end of your current billing cycle.
  • You can cancel through the web at appleid.apple.com if you do not have access to an Apple device.
  • If you subscribed through the App Store or a carrier like Verizon, you may need to cancel through that service instead of Apple directly.
  • Redownloading the Apple Music app or signing back into your account does not restart the subscription automatically.

Cancelling through your web browser

If you do not have an Apple device nearby, you can cancel at appleid.apple.com from any computer or phone. Sign in with your Apple ID, click Subscriptions, select Apple Music, and click Edit, then choose Cancel Subscription.

This method works the same way as cancelling on a device — your subscription stops at the end of your current billing period and you receive a confirmation email. The web version is useful if you are switching devices or prefer managing subscriptions on a computer.

Cancelling a subscription you bought through a carrier or third party

If you subscribed to Apple Music through Verizon, T-Mobile, or another carrier, or through a family plan managed by someone else, you may need to cancel through that service instead of Apple directly.

Check your billing statement to see where the charge appears. If it says Verizon or another company name, contact that company's customer service to cancel. If it says Apple, use the Settings or web method above. Some carrier plans bundle Apple Music with other services, so cancelling Apple Music alone may not be possible — you may have to change your entire plan.

What happens to your music after cancellation

Once your billing period ends, you lose access to all Apple Music songs, playlists, and radio stations. Downloaded songs disappear from your device. Any music you purchased separately through iTunes remains playable.

Your personal playlists and library stay in the Music app but show as locked. If you resubscribe later, your playlists come back but Apple Music songs you added to them are gone — only your purchased music returns.

Restarting your subscription

If you cancelled by mistake or want to restart later, you can resubscribe through the same method you used to cancel. Open Settings (or the web), go to Subscriptions, and select Apple Music. You will see a Restore or Resubscribe button instead of Cancel.

Restarting does not happen automatically if you download the app again or sign back in — you have to actively choose to resubscribe. Apple does not charge you again until you complete that step, even if you keep the app installed.

Troubleshooting cancellation problems

If the Cancel Subscription button does not appear, check whether someone else manages your account. If you are part of a family plan, the organizer controls subscriptions for all members — you cannot cancel your own share. Ask the organizer to remove you from the plan or downgrade to an individual subscription.

If you see a charge after cancelling, wait until your next billing date passes. Sometimes the system takes a day or two to process the cancellation. If the charge appears after your billing period should have ended, contact Apple Support with your confirmation email and billing statement.

If you subscribed through a carrier and cannot find the cancellation option, call the carrier directly — some do not let you cancel through their app or website and require a phone call.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose my music if I cancel?

You lose access to all Apple Music songs and playlists when your billing period ends. Music you purchased through iTunes stays playable. Your personal playlists remain but show as locked, with only purchased songs still playable.

Can I cancel in the middle of a billing cycle?

Yes. Cancellation takes effect immediately, but you keep access to Apple Music until the end of your current billing period. You will not be charged again after that date.

What if I subscribed through a family plan?

The family plan organizer controls all subscriptions. You cannot cancel your own share — you have to ask the organizer to remove you from the plan or switch to an individual subscription yourself.

Do I have to delete the app to cancel my subscription?

No. Deleting the app does not cancel your subscription and does not stop charges. You must cancel through Settings or the web. The app can stay installed without an active subscription.

Can I get a refund after I cancel?

Apple does not refund unused portions of your subscription. Once you cancel, you keep access only until the end of your current billing period. If you were charged twice by mistake, contact Apple Support with your receipt.