Guide to Cancelling Your LinkedIn Premium Subscription

If you’re thinking about canceling LinkedIn Premium, this tutorial will explain what occurs after cancellation and follow you through the process on desktop, mobile, and through the App Store or Google Play. 

Considerations Prior to Cancelling LinkedIn Premium Membership.

It’s good to check what you can figure out regarding subscription cancellation before doing so:

Cessation of Subscription Resulting in Loss of Premium Features: Certainly there would be an end to features such as InMail, profile insights and access to LinkedIn learning when one of its features […] In case of cancellation of your subscription, you may cancel these options as well, but you will continue to use the regular account of LinkedIn without these additional functionalities.

Access Until the End of the Billing Cycle: They cancel their subscription but do once make any means of reversing any action with the hope of subscribing again or for whatever reasons that may seem imprudent, it is after that there is a use of LinkedIn Premium features until the end of the current cycle.

Reactivation: It is possible to tend to change your mind and retain your subscription should you wish to do that at this particular moment. However, a new period especially one that is free may depend on what is contained within the new subscription package signed for.

You should think about whether or not you use LinkedIn Premium services and how its cancellation will change the situation for you.

How to Cancel LinkedIn Premium on Desktop

If you’re using a desktop computer, here’s how you can cancel your LinkedIn Premium subscription:

1. Log in to Your LinkedIn Account: Make sure you’re logged into your LinkedIn account on a desktop browser.
2. Go to ‘Me’ (Profile Icon): In the top-right corner of your homepage, click on your profile photo or the ‘Me’ icon to access your account settings.
3. Select ‘Access My Premium’: From the drop-down menu, click on “Access My Premium” to enter the Premium dashboard.
4. Manage Premium Account: In the Premium Subscription settings, locate the “Manage Premium Account” option.
5. Click ‘Cancel Subscription’: Follow the prompts to confirm your cancellation. LinkedIn will likely ask you for a reason for cancelling before completing the process.

After cancelling, you’ll still have access to Premium features until the end of your billing cycle.

How to Cancel LinkedIn Premium on Mobile (App)

If you prefer managing your account through the LinkedIn mobile app, the process is slightly different:

1. Open the LinkedIn App: Ensure you’re logged into your account on the LinkedIn app.
2. Tap on Your Profile Icon: Located in the top left corner, tap your profile picture to open the settings menu.
3. Go to ‘Premium Subscription Settings’: Scroll down until you see the Premium Subscription Settings option, and tap on it.
4. Manage Subscription: Select “Manage Premium Subscription” to access your subscription details.
5. Cancel Subscription: Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm your cancellation.

Note: If you subscribed via the Apple App Store or Google Play, the process for cancellation differs, as explained in the next section.

Cancelling LinkedIn Premium Through the App Store or Google Play

If you purchased LinkedIn Premium through the App Store or Google Play, you’ll need to cancel directly through those platforms.

For iOS Users (Apple App Store)

1. Open Settings on iPhone/iPad: Go to your device’s settings and tap on your Apple ID (your name at the top).
2. Go to Subscriptions: Tap on “Subscriptions” to view your active subscriptions.
3. Select LinkedIn Premium: Find LinkedIn Premium in the list of active subscriptions.
4. Cancel Subscription: Tap “Cancel” and confirm your decision to cancel the subscription.

For Android Users (Google Play)

1. Open Google Play Store: Open the Google Play Store app and make sure you’re signed in with the Google account associated with your LinkedIn subscription.
2. Go to Subscriptions: Tap on the menu icon (three lines) and select “Subscriptions.”
3. Select LinkedIn Premium: Find LinkedIn Premium in the list and tap on it.
4. Cancel Subscription: Select “Cancel” and follow the on-screen prompts to confirm.

By cancelling through the App Store or Google Play, your subscription will end, and you’ll retain access to Premium features until the current billing period expires.

What Happens to Your Account if You Cancel LinkedIn Premium Membership?

• Once you cancel LinkedIn, a few changes will occur.
• Loss of Premium Features: Most of the premium features on LinkedIn such as InMail credits, viewing of the profile visitors, job insights, LinkedIn marketing courses, etc. will not be available to you anymore.
• Changing Back to Free Account: The setting of your LinkedIn profile will be altered to that of a free account, as a result, only general feature of LinkedIn, connecting with other users, browsing limited profile information, searching for jobs, etc. Well, will be done.
• Premium Access Until Billing Ends: This availability lasts until the end of the billing period even if you have cancelled the service. This is usually the period that was paid for. For instance, when a payment of one month was made and cancellation is done in the middle of the month, the account moves into premium for half of the month.
• Stored Data and Features: Your saved data, such as InMail messages sent, can still be accessed. However, if you do not pay for a premium subscription, you will not be able to send capitals’ InMail after a certain time passes.

Restarting LinkedIn Premium in the Future

If you decide that LinkedIn Premium is something you want to return to, reactivating your subscription is simple:

1. Log in to LinkedIn and go to your profile.
2. Navigate to Premium Settings: Click on “Access My Premium” or head to the subscription settings.
3. Select a Plan: Choose the LinkedIn Premium plan that best suits your needs and follow the prompts to restart your subscription.

What Happens to Your Previous Data?

• InMail Messages: Any InMail messages you sent while subscribed will still be there, but you won’t be able to send new InMails unless you reactivate your subscription.
• Premium Insights: You won’t be able to access past Premium insights or analytics once you revert to the free version, but reactivating will give you access to new insights moving forward.
• Free Trial Eligibility: Generally, users are only eligible for one free trial. If you’ve already used a free trial, you won’t be able to access another when reactivating your subscription.

Conclusion

Despite the LinkedIn Premium features being wrapped in a complex interface, it is not difficult to call off the plan if you want to cancel it, whether you did so through the desktop or mobile app, or you ordered it through the App Store or Google Play. Think twice before pulling the trigger on the canceling option; are the Premium features still benefiting you in some ways?

It is worth noting that you will still be able to access Premium features until the end of the paid subscription period even after canceling the subscription ‘Thank god that we did what we did’. Furthermore, if you see that your decision was wrong and you want to use the service, you can always change such a decision.

FAQs

Will I get a refund if I cancel LinkedIn Premium?

LinkedIn generally doesn’t offer refunds for cancelling Premium. You will, however, maintain access to Premium features until the end of your billing cycle.

Can I cancel LinkedIn Premium during a free trial?

Yes, you can cancel LinkedIn Premium during the free trial period without being charged. Just make sure to cancel before the trial ends to avoid any fees.

What happens to my InMail credits if I cancel?

Once you cancel LinkedIn Premium, any unused InMail credits will expire at the end of your billing period. You won’t have access to these credits after the cancellation.

How do I check when my current billing cycle ends?

You can find the end date of your billing cycle by going to your Premium Subscription settings. It will show the next payment date, which is when your subscription will officially end.

Can I cancel LinkedIn Premium and still access LinkedIn Learning?

No, LinkedIn Learning is part of the Premium package. If you cancel Premium, you’ll lose access to LinkedIn Learning. However, LinkedIn offers a separate LinkedIn Learning subscription if that’s the only feature you wish to keep.