Cancel or Pause YouTube Premium
Hey there! Today, I want to talk about how you can cancel or pause your YouTube Premium subscription.
Let’s start with canceling it. If you feel like YouTube Premium isn’t meeting your needs anymore, or maybe you just want to take a break from it, you have the power to cancel it whenever you want. All you need to do is follow a simple process.
First, you’ll need to access your YouTube account settings. You can do this by clicking on your profile picture in the top-right corner of the YouTube homepage. A drop-down menu will appear, and you’ll want to choose “Settings.”
Once you’re in the settings, look for the “Premium” tab on the left-hand side. Click on it, and you’ll see a page with all the details of your subscription. There, you’ll find the option to “Cancel Membership.” Just click on it, and YouTube will guide you through the cancellation process step by step.
Now, let’s move on to pausing your YouTube Premium subscription. Pausing can be a great option if you want to take a break for a while but still want to keep your subscription active for later use.
To pause your subscription, go back to the “Premium” tab in your account settings. This time, instead of clicking on “Cancel Membership,” you’ll want to click on “Pause Membership.” From there, you can choose how long you want to pause your subscription for, whether it’s a month or even longer.
But remember, pausing your subscription doesn’t mean it’s canceled. Your subscription will automatically resume once the pause period is over, so keep that in mind.
So that’s it! You now know how to cancel or pause your YouTube Premium subscription. It’s always good to have the option to make changes that suit your needs. Whether you want to cancel or take a break, YouTube has got you covered.
Hey there! So you’re thinking about canceling your YouTube Premium subscription, huh? Well, you’ve come to the right place. I’m here to walk you through the process of canceling your subscription from your Android, iPhone, or even the YouTube website.
What Happens When You Cancel Your YouTube Premium Subscription?
When you cancel your YouTube Premium subscription, you’ll lose all the perks that come with it. First off, you’ll start seeing those pesky ads again. And remember how you could play videos in the background while using other apps? Yeah, that feature will be gone too. Plus, streaming 1080p videos at a higher quality? Nope, not anymore. Oh, and if you cancel YouTube Premium, you’ll also lose all the cool benefits of YouTube Music Premium. That means no playing music in the background, no downloading songs for offline listening, and no streaming music without ads. And if you’re on a YouTube Family Premium plan, you and your family members will lose all those perks too.
But, hey, if you paid for a yearly YouTube Premium subscription and want a refund, you can actually request one. Just head over to the YouTube Help support page and they’ll take care of it for you. They even let you ask for a refund in the middle of a billing cycle. If you’re eligible, you’ll get your refund through the same payment method you used to subscribe. If not, no worries, your membership will simply be canceled. But you’ll still be able to enjoy YouTube Premium until your next billing date, and then it won’t be renewed.
How to Cancel YouTube Premium from the Web
If you want to cancel your YouTube Premium membership using a web browser, just follow these simple steps below. And hey, if you’re not fully committed to canceling, you can even choose to temporarily pause your subscription instead.
- Go to Youtube.com on your PC and log into your account.
- Click on your profile icon and select Purchase and memberships.
- Click Manage Membership and select Deactivate/Cancel membership.
- Choose the Continue to cancel option. But if you want to pause your membership for up to six months, hit the blue Pause instead button.
- Select the reason for canceling and click Continue.
- Finally, select Cancel Premium to confirm your decision.
That’s it! Your YouTube Premium subscription won’t be renewed after this. But no worries, you can still enjoy all the membership benefits until your next billing date. And remember, if you plan on deleting your YouTube account, make sure to cancel your YouTube Premium membership first.
How to Cancel YouTube Premium Membership from Your iPhone
If you’re paying for YouTube Premium through the App Store on your iPhone or iPad, canceling the subscription is a bit different from doing it on the web or using an Android phone.
Here’s what you need to do to cancel your YouTube Premium membership using your iPhone:
- Open Settings on your iPhone and select your Apple ID (just tap on your name).
- Tap Subscription and select YouTube from the list.
- Press the red Cancel Subscription button.
- Tap the Confirm button when prompted.
If you weren’t paying for YouTube Premium through the App Store, you can still cancel it via the YouTube app on your iPhone. Just open the app, tap your profile icon, go to Purchase and memberships, select your active subscription, and tap Deactivate/Cancel Premium.
How to Cancel YouTube Premium Plan from Your Android Phone
If you’re using an Android phone, you can cancel your YouTube Premium subscription right from the app. However, if you were paying through Google Play, the cancellation process is a little different.
Here’s how you cancel the YouTube Premium plan using your Android phone:
- Launch YouTube and tap your profile icon in the upper-right corner.
- Select Purchase and memberships and tap on your active subscription under the Memberships section.
- Press the blue Deactivate/Cancel Membership option.
- Tap Next and then hit the Cancel Premium button.
That’s it! You’ve successfully canceled your YouTube Premium subscription. So go ahead and enjoy your favorite videos and music without any interruptions!
If you bought the subscription through Google Play, it will take you to the Google Play Store to cancel the plan. Just tap the Cancel subscription button to confirm your decision. Your membership will end after that.
So, What’s Next After Canceling YouTube Premium?
After canceling YouTube Premium, you might be wondering what to do now. There are plenty of other options you can explore besides YouTube. On the other hand, if you still want to use YouTube but without the Premium subscription, you can watch videos without ads by using the Brave browser.
While watching YouTube videos with ads might not be a big deal for you, it could be quite annoying when you’re trying to enjoy songs on YouTube Music. Luckily, there are a few alternatives to YouTube Music that are worth checking out.
FAQs
1. Why am I having trouble canceling my YouTube Premium subscription?
A. If you’re having trouble canceling your YouTube Premium membership, try refreshing the web page or restarting the app and following the steps again. You can also try using a different web browser or switch to incognito mode on your computer. Alternatively, you can try logging into your YouTube account on a different phone and cancel the subscription there.
2. Can I cancel my YouTube Premium subscription before the end date?
A. Yes, you have the ability to cancel or pause/resume your YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium subscription at any time during your membership. You can even switch between plans while your subscription is still active, if you want to.
3. Does YouTube Premium automatically expire?
A. When you sign up for a paid YouTube subscription, the membership fee is automatically charged at the start of each new billing cycle until you cancel it. Once you cancel your membership, you won’t be charged again unless you decide to subscribe to the Premium plan again. Your YouTube Premium features will remain active until the end of the billing period.
4. How do I cancel my YouTube Premium free trial?
A. To cancel your YouTube Premium free trial through the app, open the YouTube app, tap on your profile icon, go to Purchase and memberships, choose your active subscription, tap on Deactivate/Cancel Premium, and follow the prompts to cancel.
5. What happens if I don’t pay for YouTube Premium?
A. If your monthly payment for YouTube Premium fails, YouTube will send you an email notification so you can reactivate your membership. You will have three days to resolve the issue before losing access to the premium benefits.