Do you want to stop your YouTube Music subscription and are you looking for instructions? You’ve come to the right place: we’re going to explain step-by-step how to cancel your subscription, whether via the app, the website or your billing platform.
Steps to cancel a YouTube Music subscription
Cancelling your YouTube Music subscription is a simple process that only takes a few minutes. You can do so at any time, without penalty or obligation. The exact method will depend on how you originally subscribed.
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Via the YouTube Music application
Unsubscribing from YouTube Music via the app is a quick and uncomplicated process.
Here’s how to do it, step by step:
- Open the YouTube Music application:
Make sure you’re logged in to the account associated with your subscription. These steps can also be performed from the website if you prefer.
- Access your profile :
Click on your profile photo in the top right-hand corner of the screen. This opens a menu with your settings and options.
- Manage your services :
In this menu, select “Paid subscriptions”.
- You’ll see all the active subscriptions linked to your account.
- Deactivate subscription :
Click on the YouTube Music subscription, then on “Deactivate”.
- Give a reason :
You will be presented with a list of reasons. Choose the one that best suits your situation (or select “Other” if none is appropriate).
- Confirm cancellation:
To finalize, press “Yes, end”. A notification will confirm that the operation has been successful.
Once you’ve cancelled, you can continue to enjoy YouTube Music until the end of your current billing cycle. And if you change your mind, you can always reactivate your subscription at a later date.
Via the YouTube website
To manage your subscription from the YouTube website, first log in to your account. Click on your profile picture in the top right-hand corner of the screen, then select the “Paid subscriptions” option. There you’ll find a “Manage Subscription” button that gives you access to the various options.
Among the options available, you can pause your subscription for a period of between one and six months. This option is particularly useful if you’re going on a trip or want to take a temporary break. As with any change, the modification will take effect at the end of your current payment period.
Cancellation via Apple or Google Play
If you have subscribed to YouTube Music via Google Play or Apple, you can cancel directly from these platforms. The procedure is straightforward, but differs depending on your device.
On Android, everything goes through Google Play. Open the Google Play Store application, access your profile in the top right-hand corner, then go to the “Subscriptions” section. There you’ll see YouTube Music. Once selected, follow the steps indicated to confirm the cancellation. It’s quick and easy.
For Apple users, subscriptions are managed in your device settings. Go to “Settings”, then click on your name at the top of the screen. Then open the “Subscriptions” section. There you’ll find YouTube Music, and simply select “Unsubscribe” to complete the process. Everything is centralized in your Apple account.
In both cases, be sure to cancel before the next billing date to avoid any additional charges.
Manage subscription after cancellation
Don’t panic after cancelling your YouTube Music subscription. You’ll continue to enjoy all the premium benefits until the end of your current period. This is also the case during the trial period: you can cancel at any time free of charge and keep access until the end. And if you’re wondering about a refund after cancellation, we’ll go into more detail in the next section.
Procedure for requesting a refund
If you’d like to request a refund for your YouTube Music subscription, here’s what you need to know. First of all, refunds are not automatic and depend on the situation. For example, if the features of your subscription aren’t working properly, you can contact YouTube Support to submit a request. If approved, your premium access will be cut off immediately.
However, there is one important exception: if you subscribed to YouTube Music via Apple’s App Store, the refund request must be made directly with Apple. Their refund policy is different, so you’ll need to follow their specific procedures.
Finally, bear in mind that no refunds are given for billing periods that have already begun. This means that if you have used up part of your subscription, that period will not be refunded. So be sure to check the conditions before making your request.
Deactivate automatic renewal
Deactivating the automatic renewal of your YouTube Music subscription is quick and easy. Here’s how it works:
- First, log in to your YouTube account. Then select your profile picture in the top right-hand corner of the screen to open the menu.
- From this menu, select the “Paid subscriptions” option. This section lists all active subscriptions linked to your account.
- Once on the dedicated page, locate your YouTube Music subscription and click on “Manage subscription”.
- You will then see a “Deactivate” option. Select this option to begin the deactivation process.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm your choice.
Once you have completed this process, your subscription will no longer renew automatically. You can continue to enjoy the benefits of YouTube Music Premium until the end of your current billing cycle. After this date, your account will automatically switch to the free version, at no extra charge.
Conditions of the free trial period
YouTube Music offers a free one-month trial to new users. It’s a great way to discover the service without obligation. You can cancel at any time during the trial period, at no charge. All you need to do is be 18 years old and live in a country where the service is available. A valid method of payment is required on registration, but no fee will be charged if you cancel before the trial ends. Please note: if you do not cancel your subscription before the end of the trial period, it will automatically become a paid subscription.
FAQ
To cancel your subscription on a smartphone, open the YouTube application, tap on your profile picture, then on “Paid subscriptions”. Select “YouTube Music” and press “Cancel subscription”. Follow the instructions to confirm the cancellation.
Your playlists will remain available on your YouTube account, but you will lose access to premium features such as offline downloads and ad-free listening.
If you cancel, you can continue to enjoy the benefits of YouTube Music until the end of your current billing period. At the end of this period, your account will be switched to a free version.
If the subscription was taken out via Google Play, open the Google Play Store application, go to “Payments and subscriptions”, select “Subscriptions”, find “YouTube Music”, then click on “Cancel subscription” and follow the suggested steps.
To cancel your subscription from a computer, log in to your account on YouTube.com, click on your profile picture, go to “Purchases and subscriptions”, select “YouTube Music”, then click on “Cancel subscription”.
YouTube Music subscriptions are non-refundable. However, you can continue to use the service until the end of the period already paid for.
If you have problems cancelling your subscription, check that you are logged in to the right account. If your subscription was purchased via a third party such as Apple, the steps may differ. If you still can’t solve the problem, contact Google support.
Once the subscription has ended, offline downloads will no longer be accessible. You will need to reactivate the subscription or listen to online content.
