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How to Cancel Your Apple Music Subscription

Key Takeaways:

  • You can cancel your Apple Music subscription on iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC, Android, and the web
  • Canceling will stop your subscription at the end of the current billing cycle
  • After canceling, you will lose access to the Apple Music catalog and any downloaded songs

Apple Music is a popular streaming service that provides access to over 100 million songs, curated playlists, and live radio stations. However, if you’ve decided that Apple Music is no longer for you, canceling your subscription is a straightforward process. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll walk you through the steps to cancel your Apple Music subscription on various devices, based on my experience as a tech writer.

Cancel Apple Music on iPhone or iPad

The easiest way to cancel your Apple Music subscription is directly from your iPhone or iPad. Here’s how:

  1. Open the Settings app on your device
  2. Tap your name at the top of the screen
  3. Select Subscriptions
  4. Find and tap Apple Music
  5. Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm[1][2]

If you don’t see a “Cancel Subscription” button, your subscription has already been canceled and won’t renew.[1]

Cancel Apple Music on Mac

If you’re using a Mac running macOS Catalina or later, you can cancel your subscription through the App Store:

  1. Open the App Store app
  2. Click your name in the bottom-left corner
  3. Click View Information at the top of the window
  4. Scroll down to Subscriptions and click Manage
  5. Find Apple Music and click Edit
  6. Click Cancel Subscription and confirm[1][2][4]

Cancel Apple Music on Windows PC

For Windows users, you can cancel your Apple Music subscription through iTunes:

  1. Open iTunes on your PC
  2. Click Account in the menu bar
  3. Select View My Account
  4. Scroll down to Settings and click Manage next to Subscriptions
  5. Find Apple Music and click Edit
  6. Click Cancel Subscription and confirm[1][2][19]

Cancel Apple Music on Android

If you’re using Apple Music on an Android device, you can cancel your subscription directly from the app:

  1. Open the Apple Music app
  2. Tap the Listen Now icon
  3. Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner
  4. Select Account
  5. Tap Manage Subscription
  6. Select Cancel Subscription and confirm[2][16]

Cancel Apple Music on the Web

You can also cancel your Apple Music subscription through a web browser:

  1. Go to music.apple.com
  2. Click Sign In and enter your Apple ID credentials
  3. Click your profile icon in the top-right corner
  4. Select Settings
  5. Scroll down to Subscriptions and click Manage
  6. Click Cancel Subscription and confirm[1][3][18]

What Happens After Canceling?

When you cancel your Apple Music subscription, you’ll continue to have access to the service until the end of your current billing cycle.[1][7] After that, you will no longer be able to stream or download songs from the Apple Music catalog.

However, any music you purchased through iTunes will still be available in your library.[7][11] Additionally, if you decide to resubscribe within 30 days of canceling, you can restore your previous playlists and preferences.[9]

Troubleshooting

If you’re having trouble canceling your Apple Music subscription, try the following:

  • Make sure you’re signed in with the correct Apple ID[1]
  • If you don’t see a “Cancel Subscription” button, your subscription may have already been canceled[1][8]
  • If you subscribed through a third-party service like Google Play, you’ll need to cancel through that service[3][16]
  • Contact Apple Support for further assistance[1][12][15][17]

In conclusion, canceling your Apple Music subscription is a simple process that can be done on various devices. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily end your subscription and explore other music streaming options that better suit your needs.

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