# How to cancel Apple Music

Cancel Apple Music at music.apple.com: choose My Account, then Settings, select Manage beside Subscriptions and choose Cancel Subscription. It takes about 2 minutes and the subscription runs to the end of the billing period. Some purchases may be eligible for a refund through reportaproblem.apple.com, where Apple reviews each request.

Apple's music streaming subscription for individuals, students and families.

- Category: Streaming
- Entry plan: Individual at $11.99 / month
- Billed via: web, iOS App Store, Google Play
- Difficulty: Easy (1.7 / 10 on the Cancellation Difficulty Index), takes about 2 minutes
- Direct cancellation page: https://support.apple.com/en-us/118399
- Manually verified on 8 Aug 2026 against official sources
- Canonical guide: https://canicancelit.com/cancel/apple-music

## Cancel in a web browser

1. **Sign in to Apple Music** Go to music.apple.com and sign in.
2. **Open subscription settings** Choose My Account, Settings and Manage beside Subscriptions.
3. **Cancel** Choose Cancel Subscription and confirm.

## Cancel on iPhone / iPad

1. **Open Apple subscriptions** Open Settings, tap your name, choose Subscriptions and select Apple Music.
2. **Cancel Apple Music** Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm.

## Cancel on Android

1. **Use the billing provider** Cancel in the Apple Music app. If Google Play bills the subscription, cancel in the Apple Music app on Android or at play.google.com.

## Refunds, pausing, downgrades and your data

- **Refunds:** Apple says some purchases may be eligible for a refund through reportaproblem.apple.com. Requests are reviewed for eligibility. Cancelling the subscription and requesting a refund are separate actions.
- **Pausing:** The current Apple Music product and support pages do not document a subscription pause option.
- **Downgrading:** You can switch to another available subscription type in Apple's subscription management. The selected option and resulting charge are shown before confirmation.
- **Account data:** After Apple Music expires, Apple Music catalog songs and catalog-based playlists become unavailable and Sync Library turns off. Music present before subscribing remains available. Permanently deleting the Apple Account is a separate action.

## At a glance

- Cancellation fee: None
- Refund window: Request-based eligibility
- Effective: End of billing period
- Free plan after: No

## FAQ

**How do I cancel Apple Music on the web?**

Open music.apple.com, choose My Account, Settings, Manage beside Subscriptions and Cancel Subscription.

**When does Apple Music access end?**

Apple's support page describes what happens after the subscription expires. Check the expiry shown in your subscription settings.

**What happens to my library after expiry?**

Catalog playback, catalog-based playlists and Sync Library stop. Music you had before subscribing remains.

**Can Apple Music be paused?**

No pause option is documented on the current official product and support pages.

**Can I switch Apple Music plans?**

Yes. Open Apple subscription management and choose another available subscription type.

## Official sources

- [Apple Music](https://www.apple.com/apple-music/) (checked 2026-08-08)
- [Subscribe to Apple Music](https://support.apple.com/en-us/109329) (checked 2026-08-08)
- [Cancel Apple Music](https://support.apple.com/en-us/118399) (checked 2026-08-08)
- [Cancel an Apple subscription](https://support.apple.com/en-us/118428) (checked 2026-08-08)
- [Switch an Apple subscription plan](https://support.apple.com/en-us/118448) (checked 2026-08-08)
- [Request an Apple refund](https://support.apple.com/en-us/118223) (checked 2026-08-08)
- [Delete an Apple Account](https://support.apple.com/en-us/102283) (checked 2026-08-08)

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