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How to Cancel LinkedIn Premium — Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

⏰ 3-5 minutes medium Last Updated: 2026-05-22 $29.99/mo Reviewed by Bill Vampire Editorial Team

LinkedIn Premium cancellation reverts you to the free Basic account. You keep your profile, connections, and messages — you just lose InMail credits, profile views, and learning courses.

Official account or cancellation path LinkedIn Premium

Go to LinkedIn subscription settings

Visit linkedin.com/mypreferences/d/manage-subscription while signed in. Or: click your profile photo → Settings & Privacy → Account preferences → Subscriptions.

Click "Manage Premium account"

Find your Premium subscription and click "Manage Premium account" or "Cancel subscription".

Click "Cancel subscription"

On the subscription management page, click "Cancel subscription". LinkedIn will show you what you'll lose and may offer alternatives.

Selecting 'Too expensive' as your reason frequently triggers a 50% off retention offer.

Already charged? Keep the receipt and the cancellation confirmation. They are the useful part of a refund request.

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Decline offers and confirm

Click through any retention offers (discounts, free months). Confirm cancellation on the final screen. Premium features remain active until your billing period ends.

LinkedIn frequently offers 50% off for 2 months when you try to cancel. If you need the features occasionally, this is worth considering.

⚠️ Watch out

✓ Refund may be possible

LinkedIn may refund charges within the first few days of a billing period. Contact LinkedIn Help Center. For Apple/Google subscriptions, request refund through their platforms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I lose when canceling LinkedIn Premium?
InMail credits, who viewed your profile (full list), LinkedIn Learning access, applicant insights, salary insights, and profile badges. Your profile, connections, and messages are unchanged.
Can I get a refund from LinkedIn Premium?
LinkedIn offers refunds within the first few days of a new billing period. Contact LinkedIn Help Center for refund requests. Long-standing subscriptions are harder to refund.
Will my LinkedIn profile change if I cancel Premium?
Your profile stays the same except the Premium badge disappears. All your posts, articles, connections, and endorsements remain.
Is LinkedIn Premium worth it?
For active job seekers, the InMail credits and applicant insights can be valuable short-term. For most professionals, the free tier is sufficient. Consider subscribing only during job searches.

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Already charged for LinkedIn Premium?

Enter the amount and what happened. The free preview organizes the known cancel path, likely refund window, and the evidence to keep before you contact support.

The preview is free. The optional personalized Emergency Kit is a one-time $4.99 purchase. Or review a bill if you are unsure which charge to handle first.

Independent guidance

Bill Vampire is not a bank or law firm. Cancel paths and merchant policies can change. Contact the merchant first for an ordinary billing problem. Contact your card issuer promptly if you do not recognize a charge or believe it is fraudulent.