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How to Cancel YouTube Premium (2026 Step-by-Step)

YouTube Premium quietly renews every month, and if you signed up on an iPhone it hides somewhere unexpected. Here are the official steps for each device - plus the 'pause' option you might prefer if you are just taking a break.

How to cancel, step by step

1Computer

Go to youtube.com/paid_memberships, click Deactivate, then Continue to cancel, pick a reason, and confirm with Yes, cancel.

2Android

Tap your profile picture, Paid memberships, select the membership, then Continue to cancel and confirm.

3iPhone / iPad

If you subscribed in the iOS app you are billed by Apple: Settings, your name, Subscriptions, select it, then Cancel Subscription.

4Confirm

Benefits continue until the end of the current billing period.

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Frequently asked questions

Will I be charged again?

No. Once cancelled you will not be charged again unless you re-subscribe; benefits last until the end of the billing period.

Can I pause instead of cancelling?

Yes, YouTube lets you pause and resume, but pausing keeps the subscription alive (it defers billing rather than ending it).

I cannot find Cancel on iPhone - why?

Because Apple is your biller. Manage it under Settings, your name, Subscriptions.

For informational purposes only - not financial or legal advice. Cancellation steps and policies can change; always confirm the latest flow in your account or app. Brand names are used for identification only. Sources: support.google.com support.google.com