Cancel a Microsoft 365 subscription (2024)

This page is forMicrosoft 365 Basic,Microsoft 365 Personal,andMicrosoft 365 Family subscriptions only.For help with othersubscriptions purchased through Microsoft seeCancel a Microsoft subscription.

If you purchased a Microsoft subscription from Google Play or the Apple app store, contact their customer support for cancellation or refund.

If you purchased a Microsoft 365 subscription from a third-party retailer instead of the Microsoft Store, contact the third-party retailer directly to manageyour subscription and billing.

If you sign in with a work or school account and need help cancelling a business subscription, seeCancel Microsoft 365 for business.

Cancel Microsoft 365 with the help of a support advocate

If you're thinking of cancelling a Microsoft 365 subscription or need help switching to another plan that better meets your needs, support agents are available to help.

Request a call back

How to cancel a Microsoft 365 subscription

  1. Goto the Manage subscription page and if prompted, sign in with the same Microsoft account you used to purchase your Microsoft 365 subscription.

  2. Select Cancel subscription (it might sayUpgrade or cancel).

    Notes:

    • If you don't see an option to Cancel, but instead see a link that saysTurn on recurring billing,this meansyour subscription is already set to expire on the date shownand you won't be automatically charged after this date.

    • There's nothing further to do at this time, and you can continue to use the product until your Microsoft 365 subscription expires.

  3. See the Please review section at the top of the cancel page. This information indicates what benefits you're currently using with your subscription and what you'lllose when you cancel.

    Important:If, for example, you cancel a Microsoft 365 Basic, Personal, or Familysubscription, your storage allowance will revert to 5GB of cloud storage, which includes your OneDrive and Outlook.com attachments, and 15GB of Outlook.com storage.If you cancelMicrosoft 365 Family, all the people you shared your subscription with will also have their storage allowances reduced.

    If you, or people you shared a subscription with have used more than the free allowance:

    • you won’t be able to upload, edit, or sync new files (such as Camera Roll) to yourOneDrive,

    • you won't be able to send or receive email inOutlook.com.

    • after 6 months, we may delete your OneDriveand all files within it.

    • Read the "What happens if you exceed your quota?" sectioninHow Microsoft storage worksfor more information.

  4. Review the additional information on the page, and at the bottomselect I want to keep my benefits if you decide to keep your subscription, or I don't want my subscription, if you choose to go ahead and cancel.

    Note:Inthe following countries, you can cancel your subscription, and depending on the subscription length you may be entitled to a prorated refund. SeeCountries with prorated refunds for Microsoft subscriptions for more information.
    Any subscription length - Canada, Israel, Korea, and Turkey
    Subscriptions longer than 1 month and renewed - Denmark, Finland, Germany (purchases on or after March 1, 2022), Netherlands, Poland, and Portugal

Troubleshoot issues if you can't cancel your subscription

If you don't see an option to cancel or turn off recurring billing, try the following:

  • Make sure you're signed in to the Microsoft account dashboard with the same Microsoft account you used to purchase Microsoft 365.

  • If you seeTurn on recurring billing, this means your subscription will expire at the date shown and you can continue to use the product until that date. You don't need to do anything else.

  • Check if a payment method needs to be updated. If it does, we'll let you know when you arrive atServices & subscriptions. To fix any issues, on the Manage page, select Change how you pay. For more info, see Change the payment method for a Microsoft subscription.

  • If you still need help, live support advocates are available to help.
    Request a call back

See also

Cancel a Microsoft subscription

Cancel an Xbox subscription

Cancel Microsoft 365 for business

How to get a refund on a Microsoft subscription

To review our complete cancellation policy, see Microsoft Store Terms of Sale.

Need more help?

Contact Support

For technical support, go toContact Microsoft Support, enter your problem and selectGet Help. If you still need help, selectContact Supportto be routed to the best support option.

Tip:If you're a small business owner looking for more information on how to get Microsoft 365 set up, visit .

Cancel a Microsoft 365 subscription (2024)

FAQs

Why won't it let me cancel my Microsoft 365 subscription? ›

If you don't see “Cancel” it could be for the following reasons: Recurring billing is already turned off. This is most likely if you paid for subscription with a pre-paid code or token. Your subscription will expire on the date shown, and you can continue to enjoy the benefits until that date.

Can I cancel my Office 365 subscription at any time? ›

In the Options for canceling your subscription pane, select Cancel now or Cancel before the next renewal date, then select Next.

What to do if a subscription service won't let you cancel? ›

If a company won't stop charging your account after you've tried to cancel a subscription, file a dispute (also called a “chargeback”) with your credit or debit card. Online: Log onto your credit or debit card online account and go through the dispute process.

Do I get a refund if I cancel my 365 subscription? ›

If you cancel within a certain time (see the table below), you will receive a refund. If you cancel after the refund window, you will need to turn off recurring billing.

Will I get my money back if I cancel a subscription? ›

Typically, when you cancel a subscription, you're not issued a refund automatically. You may receive it if you're eligible and apply for it first. Your eligibility for a refund depends on the company's policy and several other factors, such as when you've canceled and the reason for canceling.

What do I lose if I cancel my Microsoft subscription? ›

If you cancel a monthly subscription, it immediately moves to the Disabled stage on the date you cancel it. In the Disabled stage, your users immediately lose access to the Windows 365 assets, and only admins have access to the data for the next 90 days.

What happens if I stop my Office 365 subscription? ›

If you don't renew your Office 365 subscription, you'll lose access to all the Office apps and services that are included in your subscription. This means you won't be able to create new documents, edit existing ones, or access any online storage that's included in your subscription.

Can I still use Office 365 without subscription? ›

Yes. You can buy standalone versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for Mac or PC. Go to the Microsoft Store and search for the app you want. You can purchase subscription or non-subscription versions of Visio or Project (desktop versions of these apps are for PCs only).

How do I force cancel a subscription? ›

Go to the company's website and sign into your account. Find billing, account, or subscription management settings and look for the cancellation option. Click the Cancel button and follow the provided steps to confirm the cancellation. Look out for the cancellation confirmation email.

Can you sue a company for refusing to cancel a subscription? ›

If it appears that the subscription service is overcharging you or refusing to let you cancel with purposeful intent to act maliciously toward you, you may be able to sue them for civil fraud as well.

Is it illegal for a company to not let you cancel a subscription? ›

According to state law, when you sign up for a subscription that automatically reviews, the company must explain when it'll charge you and how much. It's also required to make it simple for you to cancel the subscription.

How do I stop paying for Office 365? ›

How to cancel a Microsoft 365 subscription. Go to the Manage subscription page and if prompted, sign in with the same Microsoft account you used to purchase your Microsoft 365 subscription. Select Cancel subscription (it might say Upgrade or cancel).

How do I turn off recurring billing in Microsoft 365? ›

Turn recurring billing off
  1. Go to the Services & subscriptions page in your Microsoft account dashboard. Sign in.
  2. Locate your subscription and then select Manage.
  3. Do one of the following: If you see a Turn on recurring billing link, choose it to turn recurring billing on. ...
  4. Follow the prompts to turn off recurring billing.

How do I stop Microsoft 365 from renewing? ›

1 answer
  1. Sign into your Microsoft account.
  2. Go to the Services & subscriptions page.
  3. Find the subscription you want to cancel and select Manage.
  4. Under Payment settings, select Change.
  5. Switch the toggle for Auto-renew to Off.
  6. Select Confirm cancellation.
Jan 1, 2024

How to deactivate Office 365? ›

On My Account click Manage Installs. Click Deactivate next to the computer you wish to. You will be asked if you want to deactivate the install. Click Yes.

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