Cancel Your Apple Music Subscription
Apple Music's high-fidelity audio makes it a top choice for audiophiles, a key point we analyze in our Ultimate Music Streaming Showdown. However, if you're not using its premium features, its cost can be hard to justify. If you're ready to cancel, this is the definitive guide.
We solve the most common issue: cancelling an Apple Music subscription must be done through your Apple ID settings, not the app itself. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for iPhone, Mac, and Windows, ensuring you can stop the auto-renewal successfully.
How to Cancel Apple Music Subscription
Follow the step-by-step instructions based on your device/platform.
Web
- 1Open your browser and navigate to music.apple.com.
- 2Click 'Sign In' at the top of the page. If you don't see this option, you are likely already signed in.
- 3Click on the 'My Account' icon (it may look like a person or your profile picture).
- 4From the dropdown menu, choose 'Settings'.
- 5Scroll down to the 'Subscriptions' section and click 'Manage'.
- 6Click 'Cancel Subscription' and follow the on-screen prompts to confirm your decision.
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The Apple One Bundle Power Play
Before you cancel, check if you use other Apple services like iCloud+, Apple TV+, or Apple Arcade. Subscribing to an 'Apple One' bundle can be significantly cheaper than paying for each service individually.
The 'New Device' Extended Free Trial
If you have recently purchased a new iPhone, AirPods, HomePod, or Beats product, you are likely eligible for an extended free trial of Apple Music, often up to 6 months. Check the 'Offers' section in the app before paying.
The Family Sharing Discount
The Apple Music Family Plan allows you to share your subscription with up to five other people. Splitting the cost is dramatically cheaper per person than maintaining separate individual memberships.
Pre-Cancellation Safety Checklist
You Will Lose Access to Your Streaming Library
CRITICAL: Any song you've added to your library from the Apple Music streaming catalog will become unplayable after your subscription ends. You will NOT be able to listen to them.
Your Purchased iTunes Music is Safe
VERY IMPORTANT: Music you purchased from the iTunes Store in the past is yours to keep forever. It is separate from your streaming library and will NOT be deleted when you cancel Apple Music.
You MUST Cancel Through Apple's System
This is non-negotiable. You cannot cancel on a website. You must cancel through the 'Subscriptions' menu in your iPhone/iPad Settings, the Mac App Store, or iTunes on a PC. Your subscription is tied to your Apple ID.
Your Playlists Will Be Kept (For a Short Time)
Apple typically keeps your playlist data for a short period (around 30-90 days) after you cancel. If you resubscribe within this window, your playlists will likely reappear, but this is not guaranteed.
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Will I lose all my music if I cancel Apple Music?
You will lose access to the songs you added from the streaming catalog. However, any music you purchased from iTunes over the years is yours forever and is 100% safe.
What happens to my downloaded music?
All offline downloads from the Apple Music streaming service will be removed from your devices and will become unplayable once your subscription ends.
Where do I go to cancel Apple Music?
On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions. This is the central place to manage all subscriptions billed through your Apple ID.
Can I get Apple Music for free?
Often, yes. If you buy a new Apple device like an iPhone or AirPods, you are typically eligible for a free 6-month trial. Also, some mobile plans include it as a perk.
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