# How to cancel Microsoft Copilot

Cancel the Microsoft 365 Premium plan that includes Copilot from the Microsoft 365 subscription page on account.microsoft.com by selecting Cancel subscription. It takes about 2 minutes, and paid benefits last until the plan expires unless a refund is taken. A prorated refund is available within 14 days of the initial purchase in most countries.

Microsoft's AI assistant. Microsoft 365 Premium is the current paid consumer plan that includes Copilot features.

- Category: AI assistants
- Entry plan: Microsoft 365 Premium at $19.99 / month
- Billed via: web, iOS App Store, Google Play, Microsoft account
- Difficulty: Easy (1.5 / 10 on the Cancellation Difficulty Index), takes about 2 minutes
- Direct cancellation page: https://account.microsoft.com/services/microsoft365
- Manually verified on 6 Aug 2026 against official sources
- Canonical guide: https://canicancelit.com/cancel/microsoft-copilot

## Cancel in a web browser

> Use this path for a subscription billed directly by the service.

1. **Open the Microsoft 365 subscription** Go to the Microsoft 365 subscription page and sign in with the Microsoft account used to buy the plan.
2. **Select Cancel subscription** Select Cancel subscription. The option can also say Upgrade or Cancel. If Turn on recurring billing is shown instead, the plan is already set to expire.
3. **Review and confirm** Read the Please review section and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the cancellation.

## Cancel on iPhone / iPad

> Use this path only when the receipt is from Apple.

1. **Open Apple subscriptions** Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad, tap your name, then tap Subscriptions.
2. **Select Microsoft 365** Open the Microsoft 365 subscription that was purchased through Apple.
3. **Tap Cancel Subscription** Confirm the cancellation. If there is no Cancel button or an expiry message is shown, the subscription is already set to end.

## Cancel on Android

> Use this path only when the receipt is from Google Play.

1. **Open Google Play subscriptions** Open Google Play, tap your profile picture, then choose Payments & subscriptions and Subscriptions.
2. **Select Microsoft 365** Open the Microsoft 365 subscription that was purchased through Google Play.
3. **Tap Cancel subscription** Follow the prompts and confirm. Uninstalling the app does not cancel a Play subscription.

## Refunds, pausing, downgrades and your data

- **Refunds:** Microsoft 365 Premium can qualify for a prorated refund within 14 days of the initial purchase in most countries. Some listed countries allow a prorated refund at any time. Eligibility is shown during cancellation.
- **Pausing:** No subscription pause option is documented for Microsoft 365 Premium.
- **Downgrading:** When Microsoft 365 Premium expires, paid app and storage benefits end. The Microsoft account and free Copilot remain, while Microsoft 365 desktop apps can enter read-only mode and storage limits fall back to the free allowance.
- **Account data:** Cancelling Microsoft 365 Premium does not close the Microsoft account. Closing the account is separate; after the selected 30- or 60-day reopen window passes, Microsoft deletes the account data and content.

## At a glance

- Cancellation fee: None
- Refund window: 14 days in most countries
- Effective: At expiry unless refunded
- Free plan after: Yes

## FAQ

**How do I cancel Microsoft Copilot?**

Open the Microsoft 365 subscription -> Select Cancel subscription -> Review and confirm.

**When does the cancellation take effect?**

When Microsoft 365 Premium expires, paid app and storage benefits end. The Microsoft account and free Copilot remain, while Microsoft 365 desktop apps can enter read-only mode and storage limits fall back to the free allowance.

**Can I get a refund?**

Microsoft 365 Premium can qualify for a prorated refund within 14 days of the initial purchase in most countries. Some listed countries allow a prorated refund at any time. Eligibility is shown during cancellation.

**Does cancelling delete my data?**

Cancelling Microsoft 365 Premium does not close the Microsoft account. Closing the account is separate; after the selected 30- or 60-day reopen window passes, Microsoft deletes the account data and content.

## Official sources

- [Cancel a Microsoft 365 subscription - Microsoft Support](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/accounts-billing/subscriptions/cancel-a-microsoft-365-subscription) (checked 2026-08-06)
- [Copilot pricing plans for individuals - Microsoft](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-copilot/pricing/individuals) (checked 2026-08-06)
- [Microsoft subscription refund policy - Microsoft Support](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/accounts-billing/subscriptions/microsoft-subscription-refund-policy) (checked 2026-08-06)
- [How to close your Microsoft account - Microsoft Support](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/accounts-billing/manage/how-to-close-your-microsoft-account) (checked 2026-08-06)
- [Cancel a subscription from Apple - Apple Support](https://support.apple.com/en-us/118428) (checked 2026-08-06)
- [Cancel, pause, or change a subscription on Google Play - Google Play Help](https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/7018481) (checked 2026-08-06)
- [Google One plans and pricing - alternative pricing](https://one.google.com/about/plans) (checked 2026-08-06)
- [Perplexity Pro pricing - alternative pricing](https://www.perplexity.ai/properks) (checked 2026-08-06)

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