Cancel Nitro directly from your Discord account settings

To cancel Discord Nitro on your Windows PC, open Discord and go to your User Settings by clicking the gear icon next to your username in the bottom left. Select Subscriptions from the left menu. You'll see your active Nitro subscription listed with a red Cancel Subscription button. Click it, and Discord will ask you to confirm the cancellation and optionally explain why you're leaving. Once you confirm, your subscription ends when ready, though you'll keep Nitro benefits until your next billing date.

The entire process takes less than a minute. Your payment method remains on file unless you remove it separately, and you won't be charged again after cancellation takes effect.

Key Takeaways

  • Open Discord, click the gear icon next to your username, then select Subscriptions to find the Cancel Subscription button.
  • Cancellation is when ready, but you keep Nitro perks until the end of your current billing cycle.
  • If you can't find the Subscriptions option, your account may not have an active Nitro subscription.
  • You can resubscribe to Nitro at any time using the same payment method or a different one.

What happens to your account after you cancel

When you cancel Nitro, Discord doesn't delete your account or remove your servers and messages. Your username, friends list, and server history all stay intact. You straightforward lose the paid perks: custom emojis, higher upload limits, animated avatars, and the Nitro badge next to your name.

Any custom emojis you uploaded while subscribed will stop working in messages once your subscription ends, though they remain saved in your server's emoji list. If you resubscribe later, those emojis work again when ready. Server boosts you purchased with Nitro also end, which may lower your server's boost level if no one else is boosting it.

Canceling through the web version instead

If you prefer not to use the desktop app, you can cancel Nitro from any web browser on your PC. Go to discord.com, log in, and click your avatar in the bottom left corner. Select User Settings, then Subscriptions. The Cancel Subscription button appears in the same place as the desktop version. The process and outcome are identical whether you use the app or the web version.

Some users find the web version slightly faster if the Discord app is running slowly or if they're already browsing in a browser window.

Removing your payment method after cancellation

Canceling Nitro doesn't automatically remove your saved payment method from Discord. If you want to delete your card or payment information, go to User Settings, select Billing, then click the payment method you want to remove. Discord will ask for confirmation. Removing your payment method prevents accidental charges if you accidentally resubscribe or if Discord's systems encounter an error.

You can add a new payment method at any time without resubscribing to Nitro. Discord uses the billing section for other purchases too, like server boosts and gift subscriptions, so you may want to keep a payment method on file even after canceling Nitro.

What to do if the Cancel Subscription button doesn't appear

If you don't see a Cancel Subscription button in your Subscriptions menu, your account doesn't currently have an active Nitro subscription. This can happen if your subscription already ended, if you're looking at a different account, or if Nitro was purchased through a third-party platform like Xbox Game Pass for PC.

If Nitro came through Xbox Game Pass, you'll need to cancel it through the Xbox app or your Microsoft account settings instead of Discord. Open the Xbox app on your PC, go to your profile, select Subscriptions, find Game Pass for PC, and cancel from there. Discord will recognize the cancellation within a few hours.

Resubscribing to Nitro later

You can resubscribe to Nitro at any time. In the User Settings menu, go to Nitro and select the subscription tier you want. Discord offers Nitro (monthly or annual) and Nitro Basic (a lower-cost monthly option with fewer perks). You can use the same payment method you used before, or add a new one. Your subscription begins when ready after payment processes.

If you canceled recently and want to return, Discord sometimes offers a discount or free trial for returning subscribers, though this isn't may provide. Check the Nitro page when you log in to see if any offers are available to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose my Discord account if I cancel Nitro?

No. Canceling Nitro only removes the paid subscription. Your account, messages, servers, and friends list remain exactly as they are. You can use Discord for free after cancellation.

Can I get a refund if I just subscribed?

Discord's refund policy depends on how long ago you subscribed and your payment method. Contact Discord Support through the Help Center in User Settings and explain your situation. They review refund requests on a case-by-case basis, but refunds are not may provide.

What's the difference between Nitro and Nitro Basic?

Nitro Basic is a cheaper monthly option with fewer perks—no custom emojis, lower upload limits, and no animated avatars. Nitro includes all features. Both remove ads from the Discord app. Choose based on which perks you actually use.

Does canceling Nitro affect my server boosts?

Yes. Any server boosts you purchased with Nitro end when your subscription ends. Your server's boost level may drop if no other members are boosting it. You can buy boosts again separately without Nitro if you want to keep boosting a server.

Can I cancel Nitro on mobile instead of PC?

Yes. Open Discord on your phone, go to User Settings, select Subscriptions, and tap Cancel Subscription. The process is the same on iOS and Android as it is on Windows.