How to Cancel YouTube Premium
Cancel YouTube Premium in under 3 minutes on web, iOS, or Android.
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This one's quick. Most people finish in under 3 minutes. No phone calls, no retention loops, no hidden fees.
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Best time to cancel
Refund policy
No refunds. Access and ad-free experience continue until billing period ends.
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Step-by-step instructions
Pick your platform — the steps are slightly different on web vs mobile.
Go to cancellation page →
- Go to youtube.com/paid_memberships and sign in.
- Find "YouTube Premium" → click "Manage membership".
- Click "Deactivate".
- Follow the confirmation steps → click "Continue to cancel".
- Confirm. You'll keep Premium until your billing period ends.YouTube Music Premium is included and also cancelled.
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After you cancel
- ✓Save the confirmation email
- ✓Check your bank or card statement in 30 days
- ✓Disable auto-pay on the merchant's side if available
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2/10Straightforward
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Common issues
Does cancelling YouTube Premium also cancel YouTube Music?
Yes — YouTube Music Premium is bundled with YouTube Premium and cancelled together.
I can't find the Deactivate button.
If you subscribed through the iOS or Android app, you'll need to cancel through your device's subscription settings, not through YouTube directly.
Verified April 2026
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