How to Cancel LinkedIn Premium — Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
⏰ 3-5 minutesmediumVerified 2026-05-22$29.99/mo
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.
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.
Need the exact words to say if they try to keep you?
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
InMail credits expire after cancellation — send any pending messages before your Premium ends.
You lose access to LinkedIn Learning courses and any progress certificates.
Who's viewed your profile list (full version) becomes unavailable.
If you have Sales Navigator or Recruiter, those are separate products with separate cancellation.
Apple/Google app store subscriptions must be canceled through their platforms.
✓ 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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