Cancellation guide

How to cancel iCloud+

A clear, step-by-step guide to cancelling your iCloud+ Software, plus the things worth checking before you leave.

Before you cancel

  • There's no fixed contract, so you can cancel anytime. Your access simply runs to the end of the period you've paid for.
  • Expect to be offered a retention discount or loyalty deal to make you stay. If you're sure you want to cancel, stand your ground.
  • Cancel before your next renewal date to avoid being charged for another period.
  • Cancel from the account you actually pay with, and make sure you're the billing owner before you start.
  • Get a confirmation (on-screen or by email) and keep it as proof of the date you cancelled.

How to cancel iCloud+, step by step

  1. Before you start, download or delete anything above the free 5 GB limit, or iCloud stops syncing once you drop under a paid plan.
  2. On iPhone or iPad: open Settings, tap your name, tap 'Subscriptions', then tap 'iCloud+' under Active.
  3. Tap 'Cancel Subscription' to end iCloud+ (or tap 'See All Plans' to switch to a smaller paid plan instead).
  4. On Mac: Apple menu > System Settings > Apple Account > iCloud > 'Manage Plan' under iCloud+ Features > 'Cancel Subscription'.
  5. The cancellation takes effect after your current billing period ends.

Ways to cancel

Notice, fees & cooling-off

Early-exit charge
None; no refund for unused time by default (request via reportaproblem.apple.com, at Apple's discretion)

4 Jul 2026