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LinkedIn Premium 4.9MODERATE

Verified 1 days ago Every cancellation path on this page was last re-verified on 2026-10-02. Cancel flows change — we track them.

Cancellation steps

Go to linkedin.com/mypremium and open 'Manage' (top right).
Open official cancel page
Select 'Cancel subscription' and confirm reasons.
Open official cancel page
Premium remains until period end.
Open official cancel page

Cancellation policy

LinkedIn Premium bills automatically and renews until you cancel. Notice period: At least 1 day before next charge. Refund within 7 days if Premium unused; EU 14-day; otherwise non-refundable. Cancel before renewal to stop future charges.

Cancel LinkedIn Premium from the Premium settings (linkedin.com/mypremium); keep free LinkedIn afterward. LinkedIn Premium offers a free trial to eligible members who have not used one before. The trial length is set by region and promotion and is not fixed.

Fees & refund rules

Item	Rule	Source
Notice period	At least 1 day before next charge	Official ↗
Refund policy	Refund within 7 days if Premium unused; EU 14-day; otherwise non-refundable. Cancel before renewal to stop future charges.	Official ↗
Auto-renewal	On	Official ↗
Cancellation method	Web (account settings)	Support ↗
Free trial	LinkedIn Premium offers a free trial to eligible members who have not used one before. The trial length is set by region and promotion and is not fixed.	Official ↗

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Retention prompts

Expect 6/10 confirmation prompts before the final cancel. They are optional — continue to cancel.

Support contact

You may be asked to contact support (Support axis 3/10) before cancelling.

About LinkedIn Premium

LinkedIn Premium is a Newsletters & Media service available in Global. LinkedIn Premium renews automatically until you cancel. Cancellation requires a notice period of At least 1 day before next charge. Refund terms: Refund within 7 days if Premium unused; EU 14-day; otherwise non-refundable. Cancel before renewal to stop future charges.

Why LinkedIn Premium scores 4.9/10

Beyond the fees and refund rules, here is how LinkedIn Premium scores on cancellation friction — the six axes that decide how hard leaving really is.

Locating the cancellation option is the hardest part of leaving LinkedIn Premium — it scores 7.0/10, meaning the link is buried in account settings or hidden behind a help article.
Expect around 6.0 steps to complete the cancellation.
Refund terms are reasonably clear, scoring 4.0/10.
LinkedIn Premium stacks retention prompts — 6.0/10 on confirmation screens, with “are you sure?” and pause or discount offers before you are done.
You may be pushed to contact support before cancelling (3.0/10 on this axis).
Everything can be done online with no phone call (0.0/10).

The net result: LinkedIn Premium lands at 4.9/10 on our Friction Score — moderate. Use the verified steps on this page to cancel without hitting every wall.

What the score is made of

Find entry: 7.0
Steps: 6.0
Refund visibility: 4.0
Confirmation prompts: 6.0
Contact support: 3.0
Phone: 0.0

FAQ

Will I keep access after cancelling LinkedIn Premium?

Reverts to free LinkedIn; data retained.

Can I reactivate LinkedIn Premium later?

Resubscribe anytime.

How do I cancel if LinkedIn Premium is billed through Apple or Google?

If billed via Apple, cancel in iPhone Settings > Subscriptions.

Do I need to contact support to cancel LinkedIn Premium?

You may be routed to a phone call or support contact before the final cancel.

Is my data deleted when I cancel LinkedIn Premium?

Cancellation stops billing. Profile and data retention follow the provider’s own privacy policy — check the official terms.