Will I get a refund if I cancel mid-billing period?

No. Netflix does not provide refunds or credits for partial months. When you cancel, you'll continue to have access until the end of your current billing period, but you won't receive money back for unused days. This is clearly stated in Netflix's terms of service.

How do I completely delete my Netflix data?

Canceling your subscription doesn't immediately delete your data. To completely remove all your information, you must wait 10 months after cancellation for automatic deletion, or contact Netflix customer support to request immediate data deletion. You can also manually delete your viewing history in Account settings.

What happens if I paid through Apple or Google?

If you subscribed through Apple iTunes or Google Play Store, you must cancel through those platforms as well. Canceling on Netflix.com may not stop billing through third-party services. Go to your Apple or Google account subscription settings to ensure complete cancellation.

Can I still finish watching shows after I cancel?

Yes, but only until the end of your current billing period. Once you cancel, you'll have access to Netflix until the date your next payment would have been due. After that date, you lose all access to content, including downloaded videos.

Will canceling Netflix affect my other accounts?

No. Netflix is a standalone service. Canceling your Netflix subscription has no effect on other streaming services, social media accounts, or any other online services, even if you used the same email address to sign up.

How do I know my cancellation went through?

You'll receive a confirmation email from Netflix at your registered email address immediately after canceling. Additionally, when you visit the Account page, it will show 'Your membership will end on [date]' instead of your next billing date. Save the confirmation email for your records.

How to Delete Your Netflix Account - Step-by-Step Guide (2025)

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Quick Information

Time Required

3 minutes

Difficulty

easy

Steps

5 steps

Official Resources

Netflix Help Center - Cancel Your Membership

Official deletion guide from Netflix

Additional Resources

[1]

Download Your Netflix Viewing History

Official guide for downloading your viewing activity and account data

[2]

Netflix Privacy Statement

Understanding how Netflix handles your data and privacy

[3]

Delete Viewing Activity

How to delete your viewing history before or after cancellation

Step-by-Step Guide

Log Into Your Netflix Account

Go to netflix.com and sign in with your email and password. Click on your profile icon in the top right corner and select 'Account' from the dropdown menu.

Tips

•You can also cancel through the Netflix mobile app
•Make sure you're using the primary account holder profile, not a sub-profile

Access Membership and Billing

On the Account page, find the 'Membership & Billing' section. This shows your current plan, billing date, and payment method.

Tips

•Check your next billing date to understand when you'll lose access
•Consider downloading your viewing history first if you want to keep a record

Click Cancel Membership

Under the Membership & Billing section, click the 'Cancel Membership' button. Netflix will show you when your access will end (the last day of your current billing period).

Warnings

•You'll have access until the end of your current billing period
•Netflix keeps your account data for 10 months in case you return

Confirm Cancellation

Netflix will ask you to confirm your decision to cancel. Click 'Finish Cancellation' to confirm. You'll receive a confirmation email at your registered email address.

Tips

•Save the confirmation email for your records
•You can still watch until your billing period ends

Optional: Delete Viewing History and Data

After canceling, you can optionally delete your viewing history and request complete data deletion. Go to Account > Profile & Parental Controls > Viewing Activity to delete history, or contact Netflix support to request full data deletion.

Tips

•Viewing history deletion is immediate and permanent
•Full data deletion request removes your account entirely after 10 months

Important Warnings

Account Data Retained for 10 Months

When you cancel Netflix, your account isn't immediately deleted. Netflix keeps your account information, viewing history, preferences, and payment details for 10 months. This allows you to easily restart your subscription with all your data intact. After 10 months of inactivity, your account data is automatically deleted.

Access Until End of Billing Period Only

When you cancel, you'll continue to have access to Netflix until the end of your current billing period. You won't receive a refund for unused days. After this date, you can no longer watch content unless you reactivate your subscription.

Downloaded Content Becomes Inaccessible

Any movies or shows you've downloaded for offline viewing will become unplayable once your membership ends. Downloads are DRM-protected and require an active subscription to play. Make sure to finish watching any downloaded content before cancellation.

My List and Viewing History Preserved

Your personalized recommendations, My List, viewing history, and profiles are saved for 10 months after cancellation. If you resubscribe within this period, everything is restored exactly as you left it. After 10 months, this data is permanently deleted.

Third-Party Billing Requires Separate Cancellation

If you pay for Netflix through a third party (Apple iTunes, Google Play, cable provider, etc.), you may need to cancel through that service as well. Canceling on Netflix.com might not stop third-party billing. Check with your billing provider.

No Refunds for Partial Month Service

Netflix doesn't provide refunds or credits for partial months. If you cancel on the 5th day of your billing cycle, you've paid for the full month and will have access until the end of that month, but you won't get a refund for the remaining days.

Alternatives to Consider

Downgrade to a Cheaper Plan

easy

Instead of canceling completely, downgrade to Netflix's Basic plan or Basic with Ads plan to reduce costs while maintaining access to content.

Pros

•Keep your viewing history and recommendations
•Maintain access to Netflix's content library
•Save money compared to Premium plans
•Can upgrade anytime if you want
•No interruption in service

Cons

•Still paying monthly subscription fee
•Lower video quality on cheaper plans
•Ads on the cheapest tier
•Fewer simultaneous streams allowed
•Doesn't address privacy concerns

2 min

Share Account With Family/Friends

easy

Netflix's Standard and Premium plans allow multiple profiles and simultaneous streams. Consider sharing your account with family or friends to split the cost.

Pros

•Reduce per-person cost significantly
•Everyone gets their own profile and recommendations
•Watch on multiple devices simultaneously
•Keep access to full content library

Cons

•Netflix has been cracking down on password sharing
•May require paying extra for additional members outside household
•Privacy concerns sharing account with others
•Viewing activity visible to account holder

5 min

Subscribe Seasonally or For Specific Shows

easy

Cancel and resubscribe only when there's content you want to watch. Netflix will keep your data for 10 months, making it easy to return.

Pros

•Save money by not paying year-round
•Watch new seasons of favorite shows then cancel
•No commitment to ongoing subscription
•Your data is preserved for easy return

Cons

•Requires remembering to cancel each time
•May miss new content releases
•Need to track which shows you were watching
•After 10 months, preferences are deleted

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, easily. If you reactivate within 10 months of canceling, all your profiles, viewing history, My List, and preferences will be exactly as you left them. Simply log in with your original email and password and restart your membership. After 10 months, your data is deleted and you'll start fresh.

References & Citations

[1]
Download Your Netflix Viewing History
Official guide for downloading your viewing activity and account data
https://help.netflix.com/en/node/101917
[2]
Netflix Privacy Statement
Understanding how Netflix handles your data and privacy
https://help.netflix.com/legal/privacy
[3]
Delete Viewing Activity
How to delete your viewing history before or after cancellation
https://help.netflix.com/en/node/22205

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Critical Warnings

Account Data Retained for 10 Months
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Downloaded Content Becomes Inaccessible
Any movies or shows you've downloaded for offline viewing will become unplayable once your membershi...

Last Updated

November 8, 2025

Netflix Account Deletion

How We Verified This Guide

Quick Information

Official Resources

Additional Resources

Step-by-Step Guide

Log Into Your Netflix Account

Access Membership and Billing

Click Cancel Membership

Confirm Cancellation

Optional: Delete Viewing History and Data

Important Warnings

Account Data Retained for 10 Months

Access Until End of Billing Period Only

Downloaded Content Becomes Inaccessible

My List and Viewing History Preserved

Third-Party Billing Requires Separate Cancellation

No Refunds for Partial Month Service

Alternatives to Consider

Downgrade to a Cheaper Plan

Share Account With Family/Friends

Subscribe Seasonally or For Specific Shows

Frequently Asked Questions

References & Citations

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