What happens to my music on streaming platforms after I downgrade from Premium to Free?

Your music stays live on all streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.). The only change is that RouteNote will take a 15% royalty cut going forward instead of you keeping 100%. Your releases are not taken down.

Can I get a refund if I just paid for Premium?

Yes, RouteNote offers refunds if you downgrade within 30 days of purchase. Clicking the green 'Premium' button on your release automatically submits a refund request to their support team — no separate form required.

Can I re-upgrade a release back to Premium after downgrading?

Yes. You can re-subscribe to Premium on the release's annual renewal date. Outside of the renewal window, re-upgrading is not available mid-cycle.

What happens to my earnings if I close my whole RouteNote account?

You choose between two options: (1) Wait for your final sales report — your account closes but you receive all earnings 45 days after the closure month, or (2) Immediate closure — you receive all earnings generated up to that point but forfeit any future royalties from the current cycle. Notably, there is no minimum payout threshold — even sub-$50 balances are paid out.

Do I need a Gmail address to close my RouteNote account?

You need to authenticate with a Google account to submit the closure Google Form, but it does not have to be a Gmail address — any email linked to a Google account works.

What happens to my SoundCloud and YouTube connections when I close my account?

RouteNote automatically unlinks any connected SoundCloud and YouTube channels when your account is closed. Your uploaded content will also be removed from the stores RouteNote distributed it to.

How to Cancel RouteNote (2026)

RouteNote plans start from $0.00/month. Follow our 7-step guide to cancel your subscription in about 3 minutes — with tips to avoid retention offers.

Updated: April 2026

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Estimated Time:3 minutes

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Log in to your RouteNote account

Go to routenote.com and sign in with your email and password.

Navigate to Discography

Hover over the 'Distribution' menu in the top navigation bar and select 'Discography' from the dropdown.

Open the Approved tab

On the Discography page, click the 'Approved' tab to view your live, distributed releases.

Click the green 'Premium' button

Find the release you want to downgrade and click the green button labeled 'Premium' next to it. This immediately initiates the downgrade of that release from Premium to the Free plan.

Confirm downgrade and check refund eligibility

If you are within 30 days of purchase, the downgrade automatically sends a refund request to the RouteNote Support team. No separate refund form is needed.

(Optional) Close your entire account via Google Form

If you want to close your full RouteNote account (not just downgrade a release), visit the support article at support.routenote.com/kb-article/how-can-i-close-my-routenote-account/ and submit the linked Google Form. You must authenticate with a Google account to submit. Choose either: 'Wait for final sales report' (earnings paid 45 days after closure month) or 'Immediate closure' (current outstanding earnings paid now, future earnings forfeited).

Ensure a payment method is linked for earnings

Before completing account closure, confirm you have a registered payment method (bank transfer, Payoneer, or PayPal) so RouteNote can send any outstanding earnings.

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