Quick Summary

Step-by-Step Cancellation Methods

Method 1: Discord Desktop/Web App (Recommended)

         
1. Open Discord and log into your account
         
2. Click the gear icon (User Settings) next to your username
         
3. Scroll down and select Billing from the left sidebar
         
4. Find your Nitro subscription under Subscriptions
         
5. Click Cancel Subscription
         
6. Choose your cancellation reason
         
7. Confirm the cancellation when prompted
         
8. You'll see confirmation that auto-renewal is disabled
       

Method 2: Discord Mobile App

         
1. Open the Discord mobile app
         
2. Tap your profile picture in the bottom right
         
3. Tap Billing from the menu
         
4. Select your Nitro subscription
         
5. Tap Cancel Subscription
         
6. Follow the confirmation prompts
       

Method 3: App Store/Google Play (Mobile Subscriptions)

If you subscribed through your phone's app store:

Method 4: Contact Discord Support

         
• Visit support.discord.com
         
• Click Submit a request
         
• Select Billing as the request type
         
• Choose Cancel subscription
         
• Include your Discord username and billing email
         
• Response time: 24-48 hours
       

Important Information

Discord Nitro Plan Types

         
• Nitro Basic: $2.99/month - Custom emoji, file uploads up to 50MB
         
• Nitro: $9.99/month or $99.99/year - All Basic features plus server boosting, HD video
         
• Server Boosting: $4.99/month per boost - Enhance specific servers
         
• Discord+: Legacy plan, no longer available for new subscribers
       

What You'll Lose After Cancellation

         
• Custom emoji usage across all servers
         
• Larger file upload limit (returns to 8MB)
         
• HD video streaming and screen sharing
         
• Server boosting perks and badges
         
• Animated profile picture and banner
         
• Priority customer support
         
• Global custom emoji and stickers
       

Server Boosts and Billing

         
• Boost retention: Nitro subscribers get 2 free server boosts
         
• After cancellation: Free boosts are removed from servers
         
• Separate charges: Additional boosts are billed separately
         
• Server benefits: May lose boosted perks if boost count drops
       

Refund Policy

         
• No automatic refunds for unused subscription time
         
• Nitro features continue until end of billing period
         
• Annual subscriptions: Prorated refunds considered case-by-case
         
• App store subscriptions: Follow Apple/Google refund policies
       

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

         
• Server boost confusion: Cancel both Nitro and additional boosts separately
         
• App store subscriptions: Must cancel through device settings, not Discord
         
• Multiple payment methods: Check all linked payment sources
         
• Server dependencies: Inform server admins if you're providing boosts
       

Timeline

         
• Immediate: Auto-renewal disabled, features continue
         
• End of billing period: Nitro features become unavailable
         
• Server boosts: Removed immediately upon cancellation
         
• Resubscription: Can reactivate anytime to restore features
       

Alternative Options

         
• Free communication: Discord Free, Telegram, Signal, WhatsApp
         
• Gaming voice chat: Steam Voice Chat, Xbox Party Chat, PlayStation Party
         
• Team communication: Slack ($7.25), Microsoft Teams ($4), Google Meet
         
• Streaming platforms: Twitch, YouTube, OBS Studio for broadcasting