How to Cancel GitHub Copilot (2026 guide)
There are a few different ways to cancel GitHub Copilot, depending on how you subscribed. This guide covers cancellation through your GitHub account settings and billing management. The process is straightforward once you know where to look.
Software
Productivity
Consumer
Cancellation Summary
Cancel Online
Yes
Main Cancel methods
Website
GitHub Account Settings
Time to Cancel
2-3 mins
Instant cancellation
Where to Cancel
GitHub Billing Settings
Under subscription management
GitHub Copilot is billed separately from your GitHub account, even if you have a GitHub Pro plan. You'll need to cancel it specifically through your billing settings, not your general account preferences.
Cancel Your GitHub Copilot Subscription
These steps work for individual GitHub Copilot subscriptions. If you have Copilot through a business account, you'll need to contact your administrator.
01
Sign in to GitHub
Go to github.com and log into your GitHub account using your username and password.
02
Open your account settings
Click your profile picture in the top right corner, then select Settings from the dropdown menu.
03
Go to billing settings
In the left sidebar, click Billing and plans to access your subscription management page.
04
Find GitHub Copilot subscription
Scroll down to find the GitHub Copilot section. Click Cancel subscription next to your Copilot plan.
05
Confirm cancellation
GitHub will ask you to confirm the cancellation. Click Cancel GitHub Copilot to finalize. Your access continues until the end of your current billing period.
GitHub Copilot cancellation tips
A few things that might affect your GitHub Copilot cancellation process.
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
These details can affect your cancellation timing or whether it goes through properly.
Alternative ways to cancel GitHub Copilot
The GitHub website is the primary way to cancel your Copilot subscription. Other methods may apply if you're billed through a business account.
Other options to consider
If cost is the main concern, you might want to consider pausing your subscription or switching to annual billing for savings.
Common GitHub Copilot Cancellation Questions
Quick answers to common questions about cancelling GitHub Copilot.
Will I get a refund if I cancel GitHub Copilot?
Can I cancel GitHub Copilot online?
What happens after I cancel GitHub Copilot?
Why can't I find the cancel button for GitHub Copilot?
Can I cancel GitHub Copilot from my phone?
Does cancelling GitHub Copilot affect my GitHub account?
How do I check if my GitHub Copilot cancellation went through?
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About GitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot is an AI-powered code completion tool that suggests code and entire functions in real-time as you type. It's trained on billions of lines of public code and integrates directly into popular code editors like VS Code, Neovim, and JetBrains IDEs.
Why people cancel GitHub Copilot
Not coding frequently enough to justify cost
Found free alternatives or built-in IDE features
Company provides enterprise license instead
Suggestions weren't helpful for their coding style
Monthly cost adds up over time
The average person wastes $273/month on forgotten subscriptions
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