How to Cancel LinkedIn Premium: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
LinkedIn Premium is a paid subscription that unlocks features like InMail credits, profile viewers, salary insights, and LinkedIn Learning access. Canceling it is straightforward — but the exact steps vary depending on how and where you originally signed up. Getting that part wrong is the most common reason people end up charged for another month after they thought they'd canceled.
Why the Cancellation Path Depends on How You Subscribed
LinkedIn Premium can be purchased through three different channels, and each one has a completely separate cancellation process:
- LinkedIn.com directly — managed through your LinkedIn account settings
- Apple App Store (iOS) — managed through your Apple ID subscriptions, not LinkedIn
- Google Play Store (Android) — managed through your Google account, not LinkedIn
This distinction matters. If you subscribed through Apple or Google, going into LinkedIn's settings and looking for a cancel button won't work — there isn't one to find there. The billing is handled entirely by the app store, so that's where the cancellation has to happen.
How to Cancel LinkedIn Premium on Desktop (Direct Subscription)
If you signed up at LinkedIn.com using a credit or debit card, this is your path:
- Log in to your LinkedIn account at linkedin.com
- Click your profile photo in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings & Privacy" from the dropdown
- In the left-hand menu, click "Subscriptions & Payments" (sometimes labeled "Manage Premium account")
- Click "Manage subscription"
- Select "Cancel subscription" and follow the confirmation prompts
LinkedIn will typically show you a retention offer or ask for a cancellation reason before completing the process. You can skip through these screens. Once confirmed, you'll receive an email acknowledging the cancellation.
Important: Your Premium features remain active until the end of your current billing period. You won't receive a prorated refund for unused days in most standard cancellation cases.
How to Cancel LinkedIn Premium on iPhone or iPad (Apple Subscription) 🍎
If you originally subscribed through the LinkedIn iOS app, Apple handles your billing:
- Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad
- Tap your name at the top to access your Apple ID
- Tap "Subscriptions"
- Find LinkedIn in the list of active subscriptions
- Tap it, then tap "Cancel Subscription"
- Confirm the cancellation
Alternatively, you can manage this through the App Store by tapping your profile icon, then selecting "Subscriptions."
How to Cancel LinkedIn Premium on Android (Google Play Subscription)
If you subscribed via the LinkedIn Android app, Google Play manages the billing:
- Open the Google Play Store app
- Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner
- Select "Payments & subscriptions"
- Tap "Subscriptions"
- Find LinkedIn Premium in the list
- Tap "Cancel subscription" and follow the steps
You can also manage this through play.google.com on a desktop browser if you prefer.
Key Variables That Affect Your Cancellation Experience
The cancellation itself is simple, but a few factors can change how it plays out:
| Variable | How It Affects Things |
|---|---|
| Subscription source | Determines which platform you cancel through |
| Billing cycle | Monthly vs. annual — annual plans may have different refund policies |
| Promotional or discounted plans | Trial periods have their own deadlines; missing them results in a full charge |
| Corporate or sponsored accounts | These are managed by your employer or admin, not by you directly |
| LinkedIn Learning add-ons | May be bundled or separate depending on your plan tier |
Free trial cancellations follow the same steps but are time-sensitive. If you're on a one-month free trial, you need to cancel before the trial end date to avoid being charged. LinkedIn typically sends a reminder email, but the responsibility to cancel in time sits with the subscriber.
What Happens After You Cancel
Once canceled, a few things happen automatically:
- InMail credits you haven't used disappear at the end of your billing period
- Profile visibility returns to the standard free tier (no "Open to Work" premium badges, no advanced filters)
- LinkedIn Learning access is removed if it was part of your plan
- "Who viewed your profile" reverts to the limited free version, showing only a partial list
Your connection history, messages, and profile content are completely unaffected. Canceling Premium doesn't touch your LinkedIn account itself — only the paid feature layer on top of it.
Common Cancellation Problems and What Causes Them
Can't find the cancel button in settings? You almost certainly subscribed through Apple or Google. LinkedIn's settings page won't show a cancel option if the billing is handled by a third-party app store.
Still being charged after canceling? Check that you canceled through the correct platform. A LinkedIn settings confirmation doesn't cancel an Apple or Google subscription, and vice versa.
No cancellation email received? This can indicate the cancellation didn't fully process. Log back in and check your subscription status under Settings — it should read "canceled" or show a future end date with no renewal. ⚠️
Account managed by an employer? If your company pays for your LinkedIn Premium (common with LinkedIn Recruiter or Sales Navigator), you won't have the option to cancel it yourself. That has to go through whoever manages your company's LinkedIn contract.
The Part That's Specific to Your Situation
The steps above cover the main scenarios, but a few details remain personal to your account: which tier you're on (Career, Business, Sales Navigator, Recruiter Lite), whether you're in a trial period, whether your plan is monthly or annual, and whether any credits or discounts were applied at signup. Each of these can change what you see on screen — and what happens after you cancel. Taking a minute to check your subscription details before starting the process will make sure you're canceling from the right place at the right time. 🔍