Q1Will I lose my Netflix watch history when I cancel?
No. Netflix keeps your profile and watch history for 10 months after cancellation. If you resubscribe within that period, everything is restored exactly as you left it.
Cancel GuidesLast updated: March 2026
How to Cancel Netflix — Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Pricing reminder
You're paying $6.99/month (Standard with Ads), $15.49/month (Standard), or $22.99/month (Premium).
Cancel on iPhone / iPad
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Open the Netflix app and tap your profile icon in the top-right corner.
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Tap Account (or go to netflix.com/account in Safari).
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Tap Cancel Membership.
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Tap Finish Cancellation to confirm.
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You'll keep access until the end of your current billing period.
Cancel on Android
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Open the Netflix app and tap your profile icon.
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Tap Account.
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Tap Cancel Membership.
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Tap Finish Cancellation to confirm.
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Access continues until the current billing cycle ends.
Cancel on Web (Desktop)
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Go to netflix.com and sign in.
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Click your profile icon in the top-right, then click Account.
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Click Cancel Membership.
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Click Finish Cancellation.
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Your account stays active until the billing period ends. Netflix saves your profile for 10 months if you want to rejoin.
What happens after cancellation
You keep full access to Netflix until the end of your current billing period.
Netflix retains your profile, watch history, and My List for 10 months.
After 10 months of inactivity, your account and data are permanently deleted.
You can reactivate any time within those 10 months and pick up where you left off.
Will I lose my data, playlists, or history?
Your watch history, ratings, and My List are saved for 10 months after cancellation. If you rejoin within that window, everything is restored. After 10 months, Netflix permanently deletes your profile data. Downloaded content is removed immediately upon cancellation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q2Can I cancel Netflix mid-billing cycle and get a refund?
Netflix does not offer prorated refunds. When you cancel, you keep access until the end of your current billing period. Plan your cancellation before your next billing date to get the most value.
Q3I subscribed to Netflix through my iPhone — how do I cancel?
If you subscribed through Apple, you need to cancel via iPhone Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions > Netflix > Cancel Subscription. The Netflix app itself cannot cancel Apple-billed subscriptions.
Q4What happens to my downloaded Netflix shows?
All downloaded content is removed from your device once your subscription ends. You cannot access downloads after cancellation, even if your account profile is still saved.
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