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How to cancel YouTube Premium

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YouTube Premium is managed through your Google account. Canceling removes ad-free playback, background play, and YouTube Music Premium access at the end of your current billing period. Your YouTube account, subscriptions, and history are not affected.

If you subscribed through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store rather than directly through YouTube, you will need to cancel through that app store.

Steps

  1. Sign in to YouTube

    Go to youtube.com and sign in with the Google account that holds the Premium subscription.

  2. Go to Paid Memberships

    Click your profile icon in the top-right corner, then select 'Purchases and memberships' or navigate to youtube.com/paid_memberships.

  3. Find your YouTube Premium membership

    Locate the YouTube Premium entry in your active memberships.

  4. Select Deactivate or Cancel

    Click the option to deactivate or cancel your membership. Follow any prompts that appear.

  5. Confirm cancellation

    Confirm your choice. Your Premium benefits continue through the end of the current billing period.

Things to know

  • If you subscribed through the Apple App Store, cancel via Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions on your device.
  • If you subscribed through Google Play, cancel in the Play Store under Subscriptions.
  • YouTube Music Premium is included with YouTube Premium — canceling YouTube Premium also ends YouTube Music Premium access.
  • Family plan managers cancel on behalf of the whole family group.

Frequently asked questions

Does canceling YouTube Premium affect my YouTube channel or history?
No. Your YouTube account, channel, playlists, and watch history remain intact. You lose Premium-specific features like ad-free playback and background play.
Does canceling YouTube Premium also cancel YouTube Music?
Yes. YouTube Music Premium is bundled with YouTube Premium. Canceling one cancels both.
Can I get a refund when I cancel YouTube Premium?
Refund policies vary; check your Google account billing page or Google's support documentation for details applicable to your situation.

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