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 learning courses. Canceling it is straightforward — but the exact steps vary depending on how and where you originally subscribed.
Why the Cancellation Method Matters
LinkedIn Premium can be purchased through multiple channels: directly through LinkedIn's website, through the iOS App Store, or through the Google Play Store. Each platform handles billing independently, which means you must cancel through the same channel you used to subscribe. Trying to cancel on LinkedIn's website won't stop a charge that's being billed through Apple, and vice versa.
Before starting, check your original subscription confirmation email or your device's app purchase history to confirm where your billing originates.
How to Cancel LinkedIn Premium on Desktop (Web)
This method applies if you subscribed directly through LinkedIn's website using a credit card or PayPal.
- Log in to your LinkedIn account on a desktop browser.
- Click your profile photo in the top-right corner.
- Select "Premium features" or navigate to "Settings & Privacy."
- Under the Subscriptions section, find your current Premium plan.
- Click "Cancel subscription" and follow the on-screen prompts.
- LinkedIn may offer a discounted rate or a free month to retain you — you can decline these and proceed.
- Confirm cancellation. You should receive an email confirmation.
Your Premium access continues until the end of the current billing period. LinkedIn does not typically offer prorated refunds for mid-cycle cancellations under standard terms, though exceptions may apply in certain regions.
How to Cancel LinkedIn Premium on iPhone or iPad (iOS) 🍎
If you subscribed through the App Store, Apple controls the billing — not LinkedIn. You must cancel through your Apple ID settings.
- Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap your name at the top to access Apple ID settings.
- Tap "Subscriptions."
- Find LinkedIn in the list of active subscriptions.
- Tap it, then select "Cancel Subscription."
- Confirm the cancellation.
Alternatively, you can manage this through the App Store app → tap your profile icon → Subscriptions.
How to Cancel LinkedIn Premium on Android (Google Play)
If you subscribed through the Google Play Store:
- Open the Google Play Store app.
- Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner.
- Go to "Payments & subscriptions" → "Subscriptions."
- Find LinkedIn Premium and tap it.
- Select "Cancel subscription" and follow the prompts.
What Happens After You Cancel
| Factor | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Access duration | Premium features remain active until the billing cycle ends |
| Profile visibility | Your profile reverts to a standard free account |
| InMail credits | Unused credits are typically forfeited |
| LinkedIn Learning | Course access ends with the subscription |
| Saved data | Your account history and connections are unaffected |
Your profile will no longer display the gold Premium badge, and features like "Who Viewed Your Profile" (full list) and advanced search filters will become restricted.
Common Cancellation Issues
Can't find the cancellation option? If you don't see a cancel button under your subscription settings, it's a strong signal that your billing is managed by a third party (Apple or Google). Check your app store subscriptions directly.
Charged after canceling? Confirm you received a cancellation confirmation email. If you were billed after a confirmed cancellation, LinkedIn's customer support can review the charge — though resolution timelines vary.
Free trial cancellation: If you're on a free trial, you can cancel at any time before the trial ends to avoid being charged. The same platform-specific rules apply. LinkedIn typically sends a reminder email before a trial converts to a paid plan, but don't rely solely on that as a safety net.
Reactivation: Canceling doesn't delete your account. You can resubscribe at any time and your previous account data remains intact.
The Variables That Shape Your Situation 🔍
The process above covers the most common scenarios, but a few factors can change what you actually encounter:
- Billing platform — desktop, iOS, or Android subscriptions each follow different cancellation flows
- Subscription type — individual plans differ from team or enterprise plans; corporate accounts managed through a company's LinkedIn contract may require HR or IT involvement
- Region — refund policies and cancellation terms can vary based on local consumer protection laws (notably in the EU and UK)
- Trial vs. paid status — the urgency and steps involved differ depending on whether you're still in a trial period
- Third-party bundling — some LinkedIn Premium subscriptions are bundled with other services or purchased through resellers, which adds another layer to the cancellation process
Whether canceling is the right move — or whether downgrading, pausing, or switching tiers makes more sense — depends on how you've been using the features and what you actually got value from. Those answers sit entirely on your side of the equation.