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How to Cancel Substack Subscription

Cancel Substack paid newsletter subscription

✓ No phone call needed

✓ Takes ~2 minutes

Free guide

Substack paid newsletter subscriptions are managed per publication. Each newsletter you pay for must be cancelled separately through your Substack account.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Go to substack.com and sign in

Click your profile icon at top right

Select Settings

Click Subscriptions in the left menu

Find the paid newsletter and click Cancel subscription

Confirm the cancellation

💡 You can also cancel directly from the newsletter page: click the publication name → Settings → Cancel subscription.

✅ What Happens After You Cancel

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Paid access continues until end of the billing period

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Free posts from the newsletter remain accessible

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Your email stays subscribed to free content unless you unsubscribe

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Re-subscribe anytime to regain paid access

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Refund policy: Substack does not offer refunds for completed billing periods. Contact the newsletter author or Substack support at support.substack.com for billing disputes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I stop receiving emails after cancelling Substack? ⌄

No — cancelling the paid subscription only removes paid content access. You'll still receive free posts by email. To stop all emails, click Unsubscribe at the bottom of any newsletter email.

How do I cancel all my Substack subscriptions? ⌄

Go to substack.com → profile → Settings → Subscriptions. You'll see all paid newsletters listed. Cancel each one individually.

Can I get a refund from Substack? ⌄

Substack itself does not process refunds — contact the newsletter author directly. Some authors may offer a courtesy refund. Annual subscriptions are typically non-refundable after 14 days.

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About Substack Subscriptions

Substack paid newsletter subscriptions are managed per publication. Each newsletter you pay for must be cancelled separately through your Substack account. This guide covers every platform — Substack Website — so you can cancel from whichever device you have handy.

Before You Cancel Substack

Before cancelling, check a few things: which platform you subscribed on (App Store, Google Play, or the website directly), since you must cancel in the same place you signed up. If you subscribed on the website, cancelling through your iPhone Settings won't work — and vice versa.

Also note your next billing date. Substack doesn't delete your account when you cancel — you keep access until the period ends. There's no penalty for cancelling early, but you won't get a refund for unused days unless stated in the refund policy above.

Can I Resubscribe After Cancelling?

Yes — you can resubscribe to Substack at any time. Your account data, preferences, and history are typically preserved for 30–90 days after cancellation, depending on the service. Simply log back in and choose a new plan.

What If I Can't Find the Cancel Button?

Some services intentionally bury the cancel option. Follow the exact steps above — if you still can't find it, check that you're logged into the correct account (some people have multiple accounts). You can also contact Substack support directly and request cancellation via chat or email — they are legally required to process it.