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How to Cancel Substack

Substack cancellations are straightforward and done entirely online. Each newsletter subscription must be cancelled individually, and your access continues until the end of your billing period.

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Quick Facts

Cancel online?
Yes
Pause option?
No
Refund policy
Most subscriptions are non-refundable. Refund policies vary by writer - contact the publication directly.
After cancellation
Your account, reading history, bookmarks, and saved posts are preserved indefinitely after cancellation.

Cancellation Steps

Go directly to Substack cancellation page

  1. Sign in to Substack

    Go to substack.com and log in with your email address and password.

  2. Go to Account settings

    Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select 'Account' from the dropdown.

  3. Open Manage Payments

    Click 'Manage payments' in the left sidebar to view all your active paid subscriptions.

  4. Cancel individual subscriptions

    Find each publication and click the 'Cancel subscription' button next to it to cancel.

Tips & Things to Know

  • Each newsletter subscription must be cancelled separately - there is no bulk cancel option.
  • Free newsletters from cancelled publications keep arriving; unsubscribe separately via the email footer link.
  • Access to paid content ends at the end of your current billing period, not immediately.

Your Consumer Rights

  • Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, UK users have 14 days to cancel digital subscriptions from purchase.
  • The FTC requires US services to make cancellation as easy as sign-up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel my Substack subscription at any time?
Yes. Cancellations take effect at the end of your current billing period. You keep access to paid content until then.
Will I get a refund if I cancel Substack?
Most Substack subscriptions are non-refundable. Refund policies vary by publication - contact the writer directly.
What happens to my reading history after cancellation?
Your account, reading history, bookmarks, and saved posts are preserved indefinitely. You can resubscribe anytime without losing data.
How long does Substack cancellation take?
Cancellation is instant. Confirmation emails may take 24-48 hours. Access ends on your next billing date.
Can I cancel one subscription but keep others active?
Yes. Each newsletter is independent. Cancelling one does not affect your other active subscriptions.

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