How do I completely cancel my Patreon membership?
To completely cancel your Patreon membership, you need to cancel all of your active pledges to individual creators. This can be done directly through the Patreon website or app by navigating to your active memberships, selecting each one individually, and then choosing the option to cancel your pledge.
To clarify, canceling your “membership” on Patreon is essentially canceling your financial support (pledge) to each creator you’re supporting. Patreon doesn’t have a single “membership” to cancel; instead, you have individual pledges to different creators that collectively make up your Patreon experience. Make sure to repeat the cancellation process for *every* creator you support, or you will continue to be charged. You can confirm your cancellation by checking your Active Memberships page after completing the steps for each creator. It should show that you are no longer an active member of any creator’s page. You might also want to check your email for confirmation notices from Patreon regarding your canceled pledges.
Will I be charged if I cancel my Patreon membership mid-month?
Whether you are charged if you cancel your Patreon membership mid-month depends on the creator’s billing model. Some creators charge upfront, meaning you are billed at the beginning of the month for access throughout the entire month. In this case, cancelling mid-month would not result in a refund, and you’d retain access until the end of the billing cycle. Other creators use a per-creation billing model, where you’re charged for each piece of content they release. Cancelling mid-month under this model would halt future charges, but you’d still be responsible for any charges incurred up to the point of cancellation.
Generally, Patreon does not offer pro-rated refunds for cancellations made mid-month if the creator is using a monthly billing cycle. This is because you’ve already received the benefit of the creator’s content or access for a portion of the month. It is important to review the specific terms and conditions set by the creator you are supporting, as they may have unique policies regarding cancellations and refunds. Some creators may offer discretionary refunds, but this is not a standard practice enforced by Patreon. To avoid unwanted charges, it’s best to cancel your membership shortly before the next billing cycle begins. You can usually find information about your next billing date on your Patreon account’s membership settings. Also, double-check the creator’s page for details about their specific billing practices to avoid any surprises. Contacting the creator directly for clarification can also be a helpful step before cancelling.
Can I cancel a specific creator subscription on Patreon, not all of them?
Yes, absolutely! Patreon allows you to manage each creator subscription independently. You can cancel your support for one creator without affecting your subscriptions to any other creators on the platform.
Patreon’s design is specifically geared towards supporting individual creators. Therefore, you have granular control over which creators you financially support. Cancelling one Patreon membership does not automatically cancel all memberships. You retain full control over each subscription, allowing you to customize your patronage to align with your interests and budget.
To cancel a specific Patreon membership, you will need to navigate to that creator’s page or use your membership management settings within your Patreon account. From there, you will find options to either cancel your membership entirely or adjust your pledge amount. Make sure you are on the page of the *specific* creator whose membership you wish to cancel.
Is it possible to reactivate my Patreon membership after canceling?
Yes, it is definitely possible to reactivate your Patreon membership after canceling. Your account isn’t permanently deleted when you cancel a specific membership, and Patreon provides a straightforward way to re-join a creator’s page.
When you cancel a Patreon membership, you’re simply stopping future payments to that specific creator. Your Patreon account remains active, preserving your access to other creators you support and your overall account settings. Reactivating is essentially like starting a new membership, but since your account already exists, you just need to re-select your desired tier and payment method for the creator you wish to support again. The platform remembers your profile information, making the process quick and easy. To reactivate, you would typically visit the Patreon page of the creator you wish to support. You’ll then see the available membership tiers and can select the one you want. After selecting your tier, you’ll confirm your payment information, and your membership will be reactivated. Keep in mind that depending on the creator’s billing settings, you might be charged immediately upon rejoining. If you’re unsure, it’s always a good idea to check the creator’s Patreon page or contact them directly for clarification on their billing cycle.
Where is the cancel membership button located on Patreon?
The cancel membership button on Patreon is located within the membership details section of the specific creator’s page you are supporting. You need to navigate to that creator’s page, find your active membership, and then click the “Edit or Cancel Membership” option which will lead you to the cancellation button.
To be more specific, accessing the cancellation button requires a few steps. First, ensure you are logged into your Patreon account. Then, navigate to the profile page of the creator whose membership you wish to cancel. On their page, look for a section indicating your active membership (this may be labeled “You’re a member”). Within that membership area, there will be options to “Edit” or “Cancel Membership.” Clicking on this option will usually reveal further details about your membership and, crucially, the button or link to fully cancel your support. Sometimes, depending on the creator’s page design and your device, you might need to click on a “…” or similar icon to reveal the “Edit or Cancel Membership” options. Keep in mind that Patreon’s interface can sometimes change, but the general principle remains the same: you need to find the specific creator’s page, locate your membership details, and then find the cancellation option within those details. If you are having trouble locating the cancellation button, you can also access your Memberships page through your profile settings and manage or cancel memberships from there.
How do I cancel Patreon on the mobile app versus the website?
Canceling your Patreon membership differs slightly depending on whether you’re using the mobile app or the website. The mobile app (both iOS and Android) does *not* allow you to directly cancel your Patreon memberships within the app itself due to platform restrictions. You *must* use the Patreon website to cancel your pledges.
To cancel via the Patreon website, navigate to Patreon.com in your web browser (on your phone or computer) and log in. Once logged in, click on your profile picture in the upper right-hand corner and select “Manage memberships”. This page displays all of the creators you support. Select the “Edit” button for the creator whose membership you wish to cancel. On the creator’s page, you will find the option to “Cancel membership” usually located near the bottom of the page or in the membership overview section. Follow the prompts to confirm your cancellation.
The lack of in-app cancellation options on mobile platforms is a standard practice due to app store policies regarding subscriptions and payments. These policies often require subscriptions purchased through the app stores to be managed directly through the app store’s subscription management system. Since Patreon uses its own payment processing, they direct users to the website to manage their memberships. Always confirm that you’ve received a cancellation confirmation email from Patreon after completing the process to ensure your membership is terminated.
And that’s all there is to it! We hope this guide was helpful. Thanks so much for supporting creators on Patreon, and we’d love to see you back here again sometime to support someone new or revisit your favorites. Until then, take care!