Cancelling Newspapers.com is straightforward since most users are billed directly through the website. This guide covers the cancellation process and what happens to your research after you cancel.
Newspapers.com subscriptions typically auto-renew annually, even if you pay monthly. Check your subscription type in your account settings before cancelling to understand your billing cycle and avoid unexpected charges.
Follow these steps to cancel your Newspapers.com subscription through your account settings.
Go to Newspapers.com and sign in using your email address and password.
Click on My Account in the top right corner of the page.
Look for Subscription or Billing in your account menu and click on it.
Find the Cancel Subscription button and click it. You may need to provide a reason for cancelling.
Review the cancellation details and confirm. You should receive a confirmation email within a few minutes.
These details can help you avoid common issues when cancelling your genealogy research subscription.
Check these points to avoid issues with your cancellation.
Look at when your subscription renews to time your cancellation appropriately and avoid being charged for another period.
Download or print any newspaper clippings or obituaries you want to keep, as you'll lose access when your subscription expires.
Basic, Publisher Extra, and Library Edition plans all cancel the same way, but have different features you'll lose access to.
If cost is the main concern, you might be able to pause or downgrade instead of cancelling completely.
If you can't cancel through your account, you can contact customer support directly by phone.
If you can't find the cancel option online or need help with your cancellation, customer support can process it for you.
1-800-958-0809
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