How to Cancel a VPN Subscription (All Purchase Channels)

You can cancel any VPN fast if you start in the right account. Identify where you bought it, turn off auto-renewal, and confirm the cancellation before the next charge hits.

Before you start

• Check where you purchased the VPN: provider website, Apple App Store, Google Play, Amazon Appstore, or PayPal.
• Note your renewal date and disable auto-renewal first.
• Don’t delete the app and assume it ends billing; that doesn’t cancel the subscription.

Cancel by purchase channel

Provider website (ExpressVPN, NordVPN, Surfshark pattern)

1. Sign in to your VPN account on the provider’s website.
2. Open Billing or Subscription.
3. Select Cancel or Turn off auto-renewal.
4. Confirm until you see auto-renew off or a cancellation message.
5. Save the confirmation email or a screenshot.

Apple App Store (iPhone, iPad, Mac)

1. On iPhone/iPad: Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions.
2. Select the VPN subscription.
3. Tap Cancel Subscription, then confirm.
4. On Mac: App Store → Account Settings → Subscriptions → Manage → choose the VPN → Cancel.
5. Cancel at least 24 hours before renewal to avoid the next charge.

After you cancel on Apple, request a refund only if you meet the criteria. Review the steps in our VPN refund guide to improve your chances.

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Google Play (Android, desktop)

1. On Android: Play Store → Profile → Payments & Subscriptions → Subscriptions.
2. Select the VPN subscription.
3. Tap Cancel subscription, then confirm.
4. On desktop: open play.google.com → Subscriptions → select the VPN → Manage → Cancel.
5. If you only need a break, choose Pause when available.

When you cancel through Google Play, you may retain access until the end of the paid period. If you plan to switch later, compare plans first with our VPN price comparison.

Amazon Appstore

1. Open the Amazon Appstore app (or Amazon website → Memberships & Subscriptions).
2. Locate the VPN subscription.
3. Select Manage subscription → Cancel or Turn off auto-renewal.
4. Confirm and save the on-screen notice.

If you don’t see the subscription in your expected account, check other Amazon profiles or payment methods. When you finish canceling, you can evaluate cheaper options using our roundup of the best inexpensive VPNs.

PayPal (pre-approved payments)

1. Sign in to PayPal on the web.
2. Go to Settings → Payments → Subscriptions and saved businesses.
3. Choose the VPN merchant.
4. Select Cancel automatic payments, then confirm.
5. Verify you received a PayPal email about the cancellation.

Conclusion

Canceling a VPN only takes a few minutes when you choose the correct route. Start in the purchase channel, switch off auto-renewal, and confirm the change with a screenshot or email.

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