You can cancel Apple Music through Settings on any Apple device, or through your Apple ID account online

Apple Music cancellation takes about two minutes and stops your subscription immediately — you won't be charged again, though you'll lose access to the service right away. The fastest route is through the Settings app on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. If you don't have an Apple device nearby, you can cancel through your Apple ID account on any web browser.

Your cancellation is final the moment you confirm it. Apple does not offer a grace period or a way to pause the subscription — you either have it or you don't. If you change your mind later, you can restart Apple Music at any time, and any playlists or preferences you saved will still be there.

Key Takeaways

  • Open Settings on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, tap your name, select Subscriptions, find Apple Music, and tap Cancel Subscription to end it immediately.
  • If you don't have an Apple device, go to appleid.apple.com on any web browser, sign in, select Subscriptions, and cancel from there.
  • Cancellation takes effect right away — you lose access to Apple Music as soon as you confirm, with no refund for the current billing period.
  • If you share an Apple Music family plan with others, canceling affects everyone on that plan, so coordinate before you cancel.
  • You can restart your subscription at any time, and your saved playlists and preferences will remain in your account.

Cancel through Settings on iPhone or iPad

Open the Settings app and tap your name at the top of the screen. Select Subscriptions, then find Apple Music in the list. Tap Apple Music, then tap Cancel Subscription at the bottom. A confirmation screen will appear — tap Confirm to finish. You're done, and the cancellation takes effect immediately.

If you don't see Apple Music in your Subscriptions list, it may mean your subscription is already inactive or was purchased through a different Apple ID. Check that you're signed into the correct Apple ID by looking at the name at the top of Settings.

Cancel through Settings on Mac

Click the Apple menu in the top-left corner and select System Settings (or System Preferences on older macOS versions). Click your name in the sidebar, then select Subscriptions. Find Apple Music in the list, click it, and click Cancel Subscription. Confirm when prompted.

On some older Mac models, you may need to go to System Preferences instead of System Settings — the location changed with newer versions of macOS, but the steps are the same once you're in the right menu.

Cancel through your Apple ID online

Go to appleid.apple.com in any web browser and sign in with your Apple ID and password. Click Subscriptions, find Apple Music, and click Edit. Select Cancel Subscription and confirm. This method works on any device — phone, tablet, or computer — and takes the same amount of time as the Settings route.

If you see a message that says you don't have any active subscriptions, your Apple Music may have already ended or may be tied to a different Apple ID. Double-check that you're signed into the correct account.

What happens to your music and playlists after cancellation

When your subscription ends, you lose the ability to stream Apple Music songs, but your account and saved playlists stay in your Apple ID. If you restart your subscription later, those playlists will be waiting for you. Any music you downloaded to your device for offline listening will also disappear once your subscription ends.

Songs you purchased outright (not through Apple Music) will remain in your library and playable through the Music app. If you're unsure whether a song was purchased or is part of your subscription, check your purchase history in the iTunes Store or Apple Music app.

Canceling a family plan affects everyone

If you're the organizer of an Apple Music family plan, canceling the plan stops the subscription for all family members — not just you. Before you cancel, let the other people on your plan know so they can save their playlists or make other arrangements. If you want to keep Apple Music but remove just yourself from the family plan, you'll need to contact Apple Support, as the Settings app doesn't offer that option.

If you're a member of someone else's family plan and want to leave, you can remove yourself without affecting the other members. Go to Settings, tap your name, select Family Sharing, tap your name again, and select Remove from Family. This keeps the family plan active for everyone else.

If you're having trouble canceling

If the Cancel Subscription button doesn't appear or you get an error message, try signing out of your Apple ID and signing back in. Sometimes a cached login prevents the cancellation screen from loading. If that doesn't work, try canceling through the web version at appleid.apple.com instead of the Settings app.

If you still can't cancel after trying both methods, contact Apple Support through the Apple Support app or by visiting support.apple.com. Have your Apple ID email address ready, and let them know which cancellation method you tried and what error message you saw.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get a refund if I cancel in the middle of my billing cycle?

No. Apple does not refund unused portions of your subscription. If you cancel on the 15th of a month and your billing date is the 30th, you've paid for the full month and won't get money back. You will keep access to Apple Music until your next billing date, at which point the subscription ends.

Can I pause my Apple Music subscription instead of canceling?

Apple Music does not have a pause feature. Your only options are to keep the subscription active or cancel it completely. If you want to stop paying but keep your account and playlists, you'll need to cancel and restart later.

What if I cancel but want to restart Apple Music later?

You can restart at any time by going back to Settings or appleid.apple.com and selecting Apple Music again. Your saved playlists, preferences, and listening history will all be there. You'll be charged starting from the day you restart.

Will canceling Apple Music affect my other Apple services?

No. Canceling Apple Music only stops that subscription. Your iCloud storage, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, or any other services you pay for will continue normally. Each subscription is separate and can be canceled independently.

How do I cancel if I subscribed through a carrier or third-party service?

If you signed up for Apple Music through your mobile carrier (like Verizon or T-Mobile) or through a third-party app, you'll need to cancel through that service instead of through Apple. Check your carrier's app or website, or contact their customer service. The same applies if you subscribed through a bundle like Apple One.