Free Guide to Canceling Your LinkedIn Premium Subscription

Understanding LinkedIn Premium and Subscription Types

LinkedIn offers several subscription tiers that go beyond the free version of the platform. These paid subscriptions include LinkedIn Premium Career, LinkedIn Premium Business, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and LinkedIn Recruiter. Each subscription tier provides different features and costs different amounts per month. Understanding which subscription you currently have is the first step toward canceling it, since the cancellation process may vary slightly depending on your subscription type.

LinkedIn Premium Career typically costs around $39.99 per month when paid monthly, though LinkedIn frequently offers discounted rates for longer commitment periods. This subscription tier provides features like the ability to see who viewed your profile, more search filters when looking for jobs, and the option to message people outside your network. LinkedIn Premium Business, which costs approximately $64.99 monthly, includes additional features like LinkedIn Learning content and more InMail messages to reach out to connections.

LinkedIn Sales Navigator is designed specifically for sales professionals and costs around $64.99 per month. This tool provides advanced search capabilities, lead recommendations, and account targeting features. LinkedIn Recruiter, the most expensive option at around $899.99 per month, is intended for recruiters and hiring managers who need to search and contact candidates at scale.

Your subscription type matters because you need to cancel through the correct settings. Some users have multiple subscriptions, which means you may need to cancel more than one. Before starting the cancellation process, log into your LinkedIn account and navigate to your account settings to see exactly what subscriptions are currently active and their renewal dates.

Practical Takeaway: Identify your current subscription type and renewal date before attempting to cancel. This information is available in your account settings and will make the cancellation process smoother.

How to Cancel LinkedIn Premium on Desktop

Canceling LinkedIn Premium through a desktop or laptop computer involves navigating to your account settings and finding the subscription management section. Start by visiting LinkedIn.com and logging in with your credentials. Once you are logged in, look for the "Me" icon, which typically appears in the top-right corner of the page. This icon may show your profile picture or initials, depending on your account setup.

Click on the "Me" icon to open a dropdown menu. From this menu, select "Settings and privacy." This will take you to a page where you can manage various aspects of your LinkedIn account. On the left side of this settings page, you will see several menu options. Look for the option labeled "Subscriptions" or "Premium." Click on this option to view all your active subscriptions.

Once you are in the subscriptions section, you will see a list of any active paid subscriptions attached to your account. Each subscription will display information including the subscription name, the current monthly or annual cost, and the date of your next renewal. Find the subscription you wish to cancel and look for a button or link that says "Manage" or "Cancel subscription." Click this button.

LinkedIn will then present you with information about your subscription and may ask why you are canceling. This feedback question is optional, but LinkedIn may use this information to improve their service offerings. You will see options such as "Too expensive," "Not using the features," or "Using a different service." Select the option that best matches your reason, or skip this step by clicking "Not now." After this, confirm the cancellation by clicking "Cancel subscription" or a similar confirmation button.

It is important to note that canceling your subscription does not delete your LinkedIn profile or your account. Your profile will simply revert to the free version of LinkedIn. Any data or connections on your profile will remain intact.

Practical Takeaway: The desktop cancellation process takes about two minutes and requires only a few clicks: Me icon → Settings and privacy → Subscriptions → Manage → Cancel subscription → Confirm.

How to Cancel LinkedIn Premium on Mobile Devices

Canceling your LinkedIn Premium subscription through the LinkedIn mobile app or mobile website follows a similar process to the desktop version, though the layout and menu structure differ slightly. If you are using the LinkedIn mobile app on an iPhone or Android device, start by opening the app and ensuring you are logged in to your account.

Look for the "Me" icon, which appears at the bottom of the screen on most versions of the LinkedIn app. Tap this icon to access your profile and account settings. This will open your profile page. From here, look for a settings gear icon or a menu option. The exact location may vary depending on whether you are using iOS or Android, but it is typically in the upper right area of the screen or accessible through a menu.

Once you access the settings menu, scroll down until you find the "Subscriptions" or "Premium" option. Tap on this option. You will see your current subscriptions listed with details about renewal dates and costs. Find the subscription you wish to cancel and tap the "Manage" or similar button next to it.

The system will guide you through the cancellation process. You may see a question asking about your reason for canceling, which is optional to answer. After providing feedback or skipping this question, you will see a final confirmation screen. Tap "Cancel subscription" to complete the cancellation.

If you are using LinkedIn through a mobile web browser rather than the app, the process is essentially the same as the desktop version. You will follow the same path: Me → Settings and privacy → Subscriptions → Manage → Cancel subscription.

One important note for mobile users: if you subscribed to LinkedIn Premium through an app store (such as the Apple App Store or Google Play Store) rather than directly through LinkedIn, you may need to cancel the subscription through that app store instead. This is discussed in more detail in the following section.

Practical Takeaway: Mobile app cancellation follows the same general steps as desktop, but the menu layout is simplified. Make sure you are canceling through the correct platform—either the LinkedIn app or the app store where you originally subscribed.

Canceling Subscriptions Purchased Through App Stores

If you originally purchased your LinkedIn Premium subscription through the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or another third-party app platform, you cannot cancel it directly through LinkedIn. Instead, you must cancel it through the platform where you made the purchase. This is because these app stores handle the billing and subscription management for purchases made through their platforms.

For subscriptions purchased through the Apple App Store on an iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app on your device and tap on your name or Apple ID at the top of the screen. Select "Media & Purchases," then "Subscriptions." You will see a list of all your active subscriptions. Find LinkedIn Premium in this list and tap on it. You will see an option to "Cancel Subscription" or "Cancel Trial." Tap this option and then confirm your cancellation.

For subscriptions purchased through Google Play Store on an Android device, open the Google Play app and tap the profile icon in the top right corner. Select "Payments and subscriptions," then "Subscriptions." Find LinkedIn Premium in your list of active subscriptions and tap on it. Look for the "Cancel subscription" option and tap it. You will then be asked to confirm the cancellation.

For subscriptions purchased through other platforms or payment methods, the process will differ. If you purchased through your carrier or a different payment service, you may need to contact that service directly to cancel. However, in most cases, the process is similar: navigate to your subscription management settings within that platform or service and look for the option to cancel LinkedIn Premium.

One thing to know: if you cancel through an app store, your access to premium features will typically end at the end of your current billing cycle. You will still have access to your paid features until that date. After that date, your account will downgrade to the free version of LinkedIn.

Practical Takeaway: Check how you originally paid for LinkedIn Premium. If you used an app store, cancel through that store's settings rather than through LinkedIn itself.

What Happens After You Cancel Your Subscription

Once you have successfully canceled your LinkedIn Premium subscription, several things occur. First, your account does not immediately change. Instead, you will retain access to all premium features until the end of your current billing cycle. If you cancel on the 15th of the month but your subscription renews on the 25th, you will have access to premium features from the 15th through the 24th. On the 25th, when your renewal date arrives, your account will no longer charge you, and your access to premium features will end.

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