How to Cancel LinkedIn Premium
LinkedIn Premium buries the cancel button several clicks deep. Expect roughly 10 minutes from start to confirmation.
Cancel link is 3 levels deep under Me > Premium features > Manage. Free-trial-to-paid conversion is silent.
Time to cancel
8 min
Methods
Website, Mobile
Phone call required
No
Retention offer
Yes
Why LinkedIn Premium scores 68/100
Hidden cancel
The cancel control is buried several clicks deep or styled to blend into the background, so most users give up before finding it.
Retention wall
A sequence of save offers — discounts, pauses, downgrades — must be dismissed one by one before cancellation is permitted.
Annual auto-renew
The default subscription term auto-renews annually without a reminder, locking you in for a full year if you miss the cancel window.
Step-by-step: cancelling LinkedIn Premium
These steps reflect the current LinkedIn Premium flow. For the rich walkthrough with direct links, read our full LinkedIn Premium cancellation guide.
- 1
Gather your account info
Log in to LinkedIn Premium (or locate your account email and billing ID) before starting. Save a copy of the email confirming your current plan so you have evidence of the billing terms.
- 2
Open the cancel page
From your account settings, navigate to Subscription or Billing and look for "Cancel" or "Manage plan." On LinkedIn Premium this option is typically reached via Account → Subscription.
- 3
Click through the retention screens
LinkedIn Premium presents a sequence of save offers before confirming cancellation. Click the less-prominent "No thanks, cancel" link on each screen — the highlighted button keeps the subscription active.
- 4
Verify the cancellation
Check your account dashboard for a "subscription ends on [date]" message. Take a screenshot. If a final confirmation email does not arrive within 24 hours, follow up via the same channel.
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Frequently asked questions
Will I get a refund when I cancel LinkedIn Premium?
LinkedIn Premium does not guarantee a refund, but you keep access through the end of the current billing period. If you were charged after attempting to cancel, dispute the charge with your bank using the confirmation email as evidence.
Can I pause LinkedIn Premium instead of cancelling?
LinkedIn Premium offers a pause during the retention flow. This keeps your data but delays the re-charge by 1–3 months. If you are likely to return within 90 days, pausing is reasonable. If you are leaving for good, skip the pause offer and complete the cancel.
What happens to my LinkedIn Premium annual renewal?
LinkedIn Premium auto-renews annually with little warning. Disable auto-renewal in your account settings as soon as you decide to cancel — once the new annual term starts, most plans do not refund the yearly fee.