LinkedIn Premium is LinkedIn’s paid subscription service that provides users with additional features such as seeing who has viewed your profile, unlimited InMail messages, and access to online courses. While LinkedIn Premium can be useful for some professionals, others may decide they want to cancel their subscription, especially if they are not using the extra features enough to justify the cost.
Fortunately, canceling LinkedIn Premium through the mobile app is a quick and easy process. In this article, we’ll walk through the steps to cancel LinkedIn Premium on both iOS and Android devices. We’ll also provide some tips on getting a refund if you have any time left in your current billing cycle.
How to Cancel LinkedIn Premium on iPhone or iPad
Canceling LinkedIn Premium on an iOS device like an iPhone or iPad only takes a few taps in the app:
- Open the LinkedIn app and tap on your profile picture in the top left corner.
- Scroll down and tap on the “Settings and privacy” option.
- Tap on the “Account preferences” section.
- Under “Premium subscriptions”, tap on “Change” next to your LinkedIn Premium subscription.
- Tap on “Cancel subscription”.
- Confirm that you want to cancel when prompted.
And that’s it! LinkedIn Premium will be canceled and you’ll revert to the free version of LinkedIn. The cancellation happens immediately.
One thing to note is that you won’t get a refund for any unused portion of your current billing cycle. LinkedIn Premium is prepaid so even if you cancel mid-cycle, your access will continue until the end of the period you already paid for.
How to Cancel LinkedIn Premium on Android
The process to cancel LinkedIn Premium on an Android device like a Samsung or Google Pixel phone is very similar:
- Open the LinkedIn app and tap on your profile picture in the top left corner.
- Tap on the “Settings” option.
- Tap on “Account preferences”.
- Under “Premium subscriptions”, tap on “Change plan” next to your LinkedIn Premium subscription.
- Tap on “Cancel subscription”.
- Confirm that you want to cancel.
Again, cancellation is immediate but you won’t be refunded for the current billing period you already paid for. You’ll continue to have access to LinkedIn Premium until the end of the billing cycle.
Getting a Refund for LinkedIn Premium
As mentioned above, canceling LinkedIn Premium mid-cycle does not entitle you to a refund. However, you can request a refund by contacting LinkedIn customer support:
- On desktop, click on your profile picture and then on “Settings & Privacy”. Go to the “Account preferences” section and click “Customer service”.
- On mobile, go to “Settings” then “Account preferences” and click on “Customer service”.
This will take you to LinkedIn Help where you can find options to call, email or chat with a customer service rep. Explain that you want to request a pro-rated refund because you canceled your LinkedIn Premium subscription before the billing cycle ended. Be polite and reasonable – LinkedIn does not have to offer a refund, but customer service may make an exception.
Downgrading from LinkedIn Premium
Rather than canceling entirely, you can also downgrade from LinkedIn Premium to LinkedIn Basic, which is free. The process is the same as cancelling:
- On mobile apps, follow the steps above but choose “Change plan” instead of “Cancel subscription” and then pick the free Basic option.
- On desktop, click your profile picture then “Settings & Privacy” and “Account preferences”. Click “Change plan” next to Premium and choose “Basic”.
You’ll immediately lose access to Premium features but can still request a partial refund for the remainder of your billing cycle.
What You Lose with LinkedIn Basic
If you downgrade to the free Basic account, here are some of the key Premium features you’ll lose access to:
- Seeing who viewed your profile
- Contacting anyone through InMail messages
- Removing LinkedIn ads
- Taking unlimited online courses
- Advanced profile and company page analytics
However, you’ll still be able to do core activities like editing your profile, connecting with others, posting updates, searching and applying for jobs, joining groups, and viewing limited analytics.
Conclusion
Canceling or downgrading LinkedIn Premium is quick and easy to do right from the LinkedIn mobile app. Just go to your account settings, change your subscription plan, and confirm the cancellation.
While you won’t get a refund for your current billing cycle, you can request one from LinkedIn customer support if you canceled mid-cycle. Downgrading to the Basic free version lets you retain core LinkedIn functionality but loses out on Premium features.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a prorated refund if I cancel mid-cycle?
LinkedIn does not automatically provide prorated refunds if you cancel before your billing cycle ends. However, you can contact their customer support and request a refund for the remaining unused portion. Whether they provide the refund is up to their discretion.
When does my access to Premium end after cancellation?
Your access to LinkedIn Premium ends immediately after you confirm the cancellation. However, since it is prepaid, you’ll retain access until the end of the billing cycle you already paid for.
What is the difference between Downgrading and Canceling Premium?
Downgrading keeps your LinkedIn account active but reverts to the unpaid Basic plan. Canceling ends your Premium subscription completely but your standard LinkedIn account remains active.
Can I reactivate Premium at a later point?
Yes, even if you cancel your Premium subscription, you can resubscribe at any point from LinkedIn’s website or mobile app. You’ll start a new billing cycle and be charged again.
Will my profile data be lost if I cancel Premium?
No, canceling Premium does not delete or remove any of your profile data. You will retain all of your LinkedIn profile content and connections.
Does canceling Premium remove me from the LinkedIn app?
No, the LinkedIn app and standard functionality remains fully available even if you cancel your Premium upgrade and revert to the free account.
How to Manage Billing for LinkedIn Premium
In addition to canceling your LinkedIn Premium subscription outright, you can also manage the billing settings to switch between monthly and annual billing. Here’s how:
On Desktop
- Go to your LinkedIn profile and click “Settings & Privacy”.
- Go to “Account preferences” then click “Change plan” next to your Premium subscription.
- Toggle between “Monthly” and “Annual” billing as desired.
- Click “Agree & Continue” to confirm the change.
On Mobile
- Tap your profile picture and go to “Settings”.
- Tap “Account preferences” and then “Change plan”.
- Toggle between “Monthly” and “Annual” billing.
- Confirm that you want to change the billing cycle.
The billing cycle change will take effect after your current billing period ends.
You can also cancel auto-renewal for your Premium subscription from this screen. Just toggle the “Auto-renewal” switch off. Your subscription will cancel at the end of the current billing period.
Other LinkedIn Subscription Options
Beyond LinkedIn Premium, there are a couple other paid subscription options on LinkedIn that can be canceled directly from the account settings:
LinkedIn Sales Navigator
LinkedIn Sales Navigator provides additional tools for sales professionals to find leads, build relationships, and close deals. It can be canceled by going to account settings and managing your Sales Navigator subscription.
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda) provides access to online courses for professional development across a variety of topics. You can cancel a Learning subscription similarly through the account settings.
Conclusion
We’ve stepped through the quick process to cancel, downgrade, or manage billing for LinkedIn Premium subscriptions right from the mobile apps. While you won’t get a refund for unused time automatically, you can request one from LinkedIn customer support.
Losing Premium takes away some advanced features, but you keep all of your profile data and core functions. You can always reactivate Premium later if you change your mind. Understanding these options allows you to optimize your use of LinkedIn.
