LinkedIn Premium offers valuable features like enhanced visibility and advanced search tools, but the subscription may not be right for everyone. Whether you’ve found a better networking solution, need to cut expenses, or simply don’t use the premium features enough to justify the cost, canceling is straightforward. This guide will walk you through the process of ending your LinkedIn Premium subscription while ensuring your profile data, connections, and all your important information remain completely intact. You’ll keep everything you’ve built on the platform while simply reverting to a free account.
This guide is designed for anyone with an active LinkedIn Premium subscription who wants to cancel without complications. You’ll need access to your LinkedIn account and a few minutes to complete the process. Whether you’re on desktop or mobile, the steps are simple enough for users of any technical skill level. No special tools or software are required, and you won’t need to contact customer support unless you run into unexpected issues.
The cancellation process involves just four main steps: accessing your Premium dashboard through your profile photo, locating the account management section, selecting the cancellation option, and confirming your decision. Throughout this process, you’ll receive clear prompts and confirmations. By the end, you’ll have successfully canceled your subscription while preserving every aspect of your professional profile and network.
Step 1: Click your profile photo and open the Premium dashboard
From the LinkedIn homepage, click your profile photo in the top right corner, then click ‘My Premium.’ This opens your Premium subscription dashboard where you can manage your plan.
Step 2: Click ‘Manage Premium account’
On the Premium dashboard, click ‘Manage Premium account’ or ‘Manage subscription.’ This takes you to the billing and subscription management page.
Step 3: Select ‘Cancel subscription’ and follow the prompts
Click ‘Cancel subscription.’ LinkedIn will attempt to retain you with offers (free months, discounts). You can accept these or continue canceling. Follow the prompts to confirm cancellation.
Step 4: Confirm cancellation and note your billing end date
After confirming, LinkedIn will tell you the date your Premium access ends (your next billing date). You keep all Premium features until that date. Save this confirmation email.
