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How to Cancel Discord Nitro (2026 guide)

There are a few different ways to cancel Discord Nitro, and the right one depends on how you signed up. This guide covers cancellation through the Discord website, mobile app stores, and third-party billing providers.

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Quick Cancellation Overview

Cancel Online
Yes
Main Cancel methods
Discord Website
Mobile App
Apple App Store
Google Play Store
PayPal
Time to Cancel
2-3 mins
Instant for most methods
Where to Cancel
User Settings
Subscriptions tab

Discord Nitro is often purchased through app stores or linked to PayPal accounts. If you don't see billing options in Discord settings, check your payment provider directly. The cancellation process varies by payment method.

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Cancel Discord Nitro: Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps to cancel your Discord Nitro subscription directly through Discord. If you're billed through a third party, see the alternative methods section.

01

Open Discord and go to User Settings

Launch Discord in your browser or desktop app. Click the gear icon next to your username in the bottom left corner to access User Settings.

02

Navigate to Subscriptions

In the left sidebar, scroll down and click on Subscriptions. This will show all your active Discord subscriptions including Nitro.

03

Find your Nitro subscription

Locate your Discord Nitro subscription in the list. Click on it to view subscription details and management options.

04

Cancel your subscription

Click the Cancel button next to your Nitro subscription. Discord may ask for feedback about why you're cancelling.

05

Confirm cancellation

Confirm the cancellation when prompted. You'll receive an email confirmation and your Nitro benefits will continue until the end of your current billing period.

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Discord Nitro-specific things to know

Discord Nitro subscriptions can work differently depending on your plan or how you signed up. These tips cover common edge cases.

Server boosts remain active until expiration
Even after cancelling, any server boosts you've applied will stay active until their individual expiration dates. This can be several days or weeks.
Nitro Basic vs Nitro Classic differences
Make sure you're cancelling the right Nitro tier. Nitro Basic ($2.99) and regular Nitro ($9.99) are separate subscriptions with different features.
Custom emoji access ends immediately
While most benefits continue until period end, custom emojis from other servers become unavailable immediately after cancellation takes effect.

Before you cancel, keep this in mind

These details can affect your cancellation timing or whether it goes through properly.

1. Check who's billing you

If you signed up through Apple, Google Play, or PayPal, you won't see cancellation options in Discord settings. You'll need to cancel through the original payment provider.

2. Benefits continue until period ends

After cancelling, you keep all Nitro features until your current billing cycle expires. There's no partial refund for unused time.

3. Deleting Discord app doesn't cancel

Uninstalling the Discord app or deactivating your account doesn't cancel Nitro. You must actively cancel the subscription to stop future charges.

Other options to consider

If cost is the issue, you might be able to downgrade to Discord Nitro Basic instead of cancelling completely.

Downgrade to Nitro Basic

Discord offers Nitro Basic for $2.99/month with essential features like custom emojis and larger uploads, but without server boosts and premium stickers.

Discord offers two Nitro tiers:

  • Nitro Basic ($2.99/month): Custom emojis, 50MB uploads, better video quality

  • Nitro ($9.99/month): Everything in Basic plus server boosts, animated avatars, premium stickers

Switch Your Billing Cycle

Discord Nitro offers both monthly and yearly billing options.

Annual subscriptions save about 17% compared to monthly billing

Alternative ways to cancel Discord Nitro

If you can't cancel through your Discord account, you may need to go through app stores or PayPal. The right option depends on how you're being billed.

Apple App Store

Use this method if you subscribed to Discord Nitro through the iOS app.

"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions" Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling iPhone Subscriptions:

iPhone Cancel Guide

Google Play Store

Cancel here if you subscribed to Discord Nitro through the Android app.

Use the Direct link Below or Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions

Play Store Cancel Link
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Simon Chadwick
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Simon Chadwick
Updated on Jan 21, 2026