Will I lose access to GitHub Pro features immediately after canceling?

No. Your Pro access continues until the end of your current billing period. The downgrade to Free only takes effect on your next billing date.

Can I get a refund when I downgrade from GitHub Pro?

GitHub offers pro-rata refunds for unused time in annual plans in some cases, but monthly plans are generally not refunded. GitHub Marketplace purchases are not eligible for refunds. Contact GitHub Support for refund requests.

Can I reactivate GitHub Pro after downgrading?

Yes. You can upgrade back to GitHub Pro at any time from Settings → Billing and licensing → Edit plan. Your repositories and data are preserved after downgrading.

What features do I lose when downgrading to GitHub Free?

You lose advanced code review tools on private repositories, GitHub Pages on private repositories, required reviewers, multiple pull request reviewers, and protected branches on private repos. Public repositories retain most features.

Will my private repositories be deleted if I downgrade?

No. Your private repositories are not deleted. However, some advanced features (like GitHub Pages) will no longer be available on private repos under the Free plan.

Is GitHub Pro the same as GitHub Copilot — do I need to cancel both separately?

Yes, they are separate subscriptions. GitHub Pro is the base account plan; GitHub Copilot is an add-on billed separately. If you have both, you must cancel each independently from the Billing settings page.

How to Cancel github-pro (2026)

github-pro 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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Easy

Estimated Time:3 minutes

Cancel Method:Website

Go to GitHub Settings

Click your profile picture in the upper-right corner of any GitHub page, then click 'Settings' from the dropdown menu.

Open Billing and Licensing

In the left sidebar under the 'Access' section, click 'Billing and licensing'.

View Additional Billing Details

On the Billing page, click 'Additional billing details' to expand your current plan information.

Click Edit on Current Plan

Under 'Current plan', click the 'Edit' dropdown button next to your GitHub Pro plan.

Select Downgrade to Free

From the Edit dropdown menu, click 'Downgrade to Free'.

Review Feature Loss Warning

GitHub displays a list of Pro features your account will lose access to on your next billing date (e.g., advanced code review tools on private repositories, GitHub Pages on private repos). Read the information carefully.

Confirm the Downgrade

Click the 'I understand. Continue with downgrade' button to confirm. The downgrade takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle — you retain Pro access until then.

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