Can I still listen to Apple Music after I cancel?

Yes. After canceling, you retain full access to Apple Music until the end of your current paid billing period. You will not be charged again after that date.

Will I get a refund when I cancel?

Apple does not issue prorated refunds for the remaining days of your billing period. If you believe a charge was made in error, you can request a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com, but refunds are granted only for accidental or unauthorized charges.

Can I reactivate my Apple Music subscription after canceling?

Yes. You can resubscribe at any time by going to music.apple.com or through the Music app on iPhone/Mac, and selecting 'Join Apple Music'. Your playlists and library are restored if you resubscribe within 30 days; after that, your library data may be lost.

What happens to my downloaded music when I cancel?

All songs downloaded for offline listening via Apple Music (DRM-protected streams) become unplayable after your subscription ends. Any music you purchased outright from the iTunes Store is unaffected and remains in your library.

Can I cancel Apple Music on my iPhone instead of the website?

Yes. On iPhone/iPad: go to Settings → tap your name → Subscriptions → Apple Music → Cancel Subscription. On Mac: open the App Store → click your name (bottom-left) → Account Settings → Subscriptions → Manage → Edit next to Apple Music → Cancel Subscription.

Is there a way to pause Apple Music instead of canceling?

Apple does not offer a native 'pause' feature for Apple Music. Your only options are to cancel and resubscribe later, or keep the subscription active.

How to Cancel Apple Music (2026)

Apple Music plans start from $5.99/month. Follow our 6-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

Cancel Method:Website

Open Apple Music account settings

Go to music.apple.com in your browser and click 'Sign In' in the top-right corner. Enter your Apple ID credentials.

Access your account

Click your profile/account icon (person silhouette) in the top-right corner after signing in.

Open Settings

Select 'Settings' from the dropdown menu that appears under your account icon.

Manage subscriptions

Scroll down to the 'Subscriptions' section and click 'Manage'.

Cancel the subscription

Click 'Cancel Subscription' (shown in red or as a destructive action link). If you only see 'Edit', click that first, then 'Cancel Subscription'.

Confirm cancellation

A confirmation dialog appears. Click 'Confirm' to finalize the cancellation. You will see a confirmation message stating when your access ends.

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