How to Cancel 1Password — Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
⏰ 5 minuteseasyVerified 2026-05-22$2.99/mo
Before canceling 1Password, export your passwords — after cancellation your vault becomes read-only (you can view but not add new entries). The free period allows you to export everything.
Export your passwords first
Open 1Password → File → Export → select your vault → export as .1pux or .csv. Save this file securely — you'll need it to import into another password manager.
Export BEFORE canceling. After cancellation, your vault is read-only but export may still work for a limited time.
Go to 1Password billing settings
Visit my.1password.com/settings/billing while signed in to your 1Password account.
Click "Cancel subscription" or "Manage billing"
Find the cancellation option in your billing settings and click it. 1Password will explain what happens to your data.
Need the exact words to say if they try to keep you?
Confirm your choice. Your vault data remains accessible in read-only mode (view passwords, but can't add new ones). Paid features are disabled.
After cancellation, your vault stays intact. If you re-subscribe later, everything is restored.
⚠️ Watch out
Your vault becomes read-only after cancellation — you can view existing passwords but not create or edit entries.
If subscribed through Apple, cancel through iOS Settings → Subscriptions.
Family plan: all members lose premium features if the organizer cancels.
Export your data before canceling to ensure you have a backup.
✓ Refund may be possible
1Password may refund recent charges. Contact [email protected]. Apple subscriptions must be refunded through Apple.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I lose my passwords if I cancel 1Password?
No. Your vault remains in read-only mode — you can view and copy passwords. You just can't add new entries. Export your data as a backup regardless.
What's a free alternative to 1Password?
Bitwarden (free tier, open source, cross-platform), Apple Keychain (free, Apple ecosystem), and KeePassXC (free, local-only) are excellent alternatives.
Can I get a refund from 1Password?
1Password may offer refunds within a short window of purchase. Contact [email protected] for requests.
How do I transfer to Bitwarden?
Export from 1Password as .1pux or .csv → Import into Bitwarden (Settings → Import Data → select 1Password format → upload file). Takes 5 minutes.
Free: refund window, cancel path, support angle, next moves, download, and optional account save. Upgrade only if you want the exact scripts and dispute checklist.