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Netflix is a massively popular streaming service, and no mistake, but even the most popular services in the world are sometimes surplus to requirements in our households.
More and more people are now looking to quit Netflix after the companystarted cracking down on password-sharingin the UK, the US and beyond.
You’ll now need topay an additional feeif you want to give extra members from outside your household access to your Netflix account and the app will start notifying you as much.
So, if you’re looking to cancel your Netflix subscription, whether because you want to tighten your budget or because you just don’t use it enough, we’ve got a quick guide to help you get it done.
How to cancel your Netflix subscription with your phone
The quickest way to cancel your account is to use yourphone- the Netflix app is easier to navigate thanmost smart TVsor streaming stick apps. you’re able to do this whether you’re using anAndroid phoneor anApple iPhone.
Cancel Netflix from your iPhone
If you’re an iPhone user (or have the Netflix app on your iPad) then you can cancel Netflix easily by following these steps:
Cancel Netflix from your Android phone
If you’re an Android user then you’ll be pleased to read that you can cancel your Netflix subscription with just a few clicks.
How to cancel Netflix with a browser
If you’re using the streaming service onyour laptopor desktop machine then it’s easy to cancel your Netflix subscription from the website too.
The quickest way to do this is tofollow this link to cancel your Netflix streaming plandirectly. If you’re logged into your account already this should take you to the right place.
Alternatively, you can access the option by following these steps:
When should I cancel my Netflix?
Because Netflix operates by a monthly subscription, without annual billing options, you’re pretty limited in terms of what advantages you may get in terms of timing your cancellation.
As you’ll have seen above, regardless of when you cancel in a month, you’ll continue to have access to your Netflix plan until your next billing day, when it’ll expire.
Can you rejoin Netflix after you’ve cancelled?
If your plans to cancel Netflix are only temporary then there’s good news as it’s possible to restart your Netflix account at any time. Netflix says it will also keep your viewing activity for 10 months after you’ve quit so you’ll still be able to get all your recommendations and game saves. Netflix will also hold onto your ratings as well, so the recommendations engine should still be useful in future.
Other things to do when you cancel Netflix
If you’re cancelling your Netflix subscription then there may also be some other things to consider. One of these is securing your account so no one else can restart it. This is especially important if you’ve given other people access to your account on other devices that might be outside your home.
It’s also a good idea if yourpassword wasn’t particularly securein the first place and there’s a risk of someone hijacking your account while you’re not paying attention and making you pay for it.
Netflix recommendschanging your password, but also going into theaccount access settingsand signing out of any device that you don’t recognise and the ones you do as well.
Downgrade Netflix instead
If you’ve been debating cancelling your Netflix subscription for a while and the main consideration is purely cost then you might want to consider changing your Netflix plan instead.
You can always downgrade your subscription plan to a more affordable option. The standard plan that comes with adverts is more affordable and could save you a bundle without losing access to your favourite shows.
To downgrade justhead over here to change your streaming planwith a couple of clicks. As long as you’re logged in this should take you to the right place.
What are good Netflix alternatives?
If you’re tired of Netflix and you’re cancelling it because you’re able to’t find anything good to watch, the good news is that it’s got a lot of competition you could try out.
Amazon Prime Videohas a wide range of included shows and movies for those already tied to a Prime subscription, for example.
Disney+has stormed into a really strong position thanks to fun original shows and a huge library of classics from the likes of the Star Wars Universe to Marvel.
For those who want a smaller streaming service that’s incredibly well-designed, meanwhile,Apple TV+is another really viable alternative that you could try out.
