Cancel Your Zerodha Kite Connect Subscription
API subscriptions like Kite Connect are a recurring business expense that can easily be forgotten if a project is paused-a problem we address in our guide to finding unwanted subscriptions. If you're ready to stop the charges, this is the definitive guide.
This guide provides the exact steps to cancel your Kite Connect API plan with Zerodha. We'll explain how to de-authorize your API keys and ensure all recurring billing is successfully terminated.
How to Cancel Zerodha Kite Connect
Follow the specific instructions below to deactivate your API app or unlink your account.
Unsubscribe from API
- 1 Log in to your developer account by visiting developers.kite.trade/login.
- 2 Open the specific app you want to deactivate.
- 3 Click on the 'Cancel' button to unsubscribe from the API.
Unlink Trading Account
- 1 Navigate to the billing page within your Kite developer account.
- 2 Click on the 'Unlink' button to remove the connection to your Kite trading account.
Developer Cost-Saving Hacks
Use the Historical Data API for Free
If you only need historical data for backtesting strategies, you do not need a paid Kite Connect subscription. Zerodha provides a separate Historical Data API which is available for free to all its clients.
The 'Pay-As-You-Go' Model for Low Volume
If you are just starting out or have very low API usage, you don't need the monthly subscription. You can opt for the 'Pay-as-you-go' plan, where you are charged per API request, which can be much cheaper for development and testing.
Build with Open-Source Libraries
Leverage the active developer community. Using community-built open-source libraries for Python, Java, or other languages can significantly reduce your development time and complexity, saving you money on engineering costs.
Pre-Cancellation Safety Checklist
Your API Keys Will Be Deactivated Immediately
CRITICAL: The moment you cancel your subscription, your API keys will be revoked. Any application relying on these keys will stop working instantly and will receive authentication error responses.
You Must Deactivate the App in the Kite Developer Console
VERY IMPORTANT: You don't just 'cancel' the subscription. You must log in to the Kite Developer portal (kite.trade), navigate to 'My Apps', select the specific app, and click 'Deactivate' to stop all future billing.
The Subscription Fee is Deducted from Your Trading Account
Remember that the monthly fee is automatically deducted from your Zerodha trading account's available funds, not charged to a credit card. Ensure your account has sufficient balance to cover the final billing period.
Your Live Data Stream Will Stop
Cancelling the plan will immediately cut off your access to live market data streams (websockets) and order execution functionalities.
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