How to Cancel McAfee (2026 guide)
Cancelling McAfee depends on how you purchased your subscription and whether it's set to auto-renew. This guide covers cancellation through your McAfee account, app stores, and third-party retailers.
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McAfee Cancellation at a Glance
Cancel Online
Yes
Main Cancel methods
McAfee Account
Phone Support
App Store
Retailer Portal
Time to Cancel
3-5 mins
Phone support may take longer
Where to Cancel
My Account Dashboard
Auto-Renewal Settings
McAfee subscriptions often auto-renew by default, and the cancel option location varies depending on whether you bought directly from McAfee or through a retailer like Best Buy or Amazon. Check your purchase confirmation email to identify your billing source.
Time for a subscription cleanout?
Search or upload a statement. Cancel everything you don't need in minutes.
Time for a subscription cleanout?
Search or upload a statement. Cancel everything you don't need in minutes.
Time for a subscription cleanout?
Search or upload a statement. Cancel everything you don't need in minutes.
Step-by-Step: Cancel McAfee
Follow these steps to cancel your McAfee subscription directly. The exact process may vary slightly depending on your specific McAfee product.
Step-by-Step: Cancel McAfee
Follow these steps to cancel your McAfee subscription directly. The exact process may vary slightly depending on your specific McAfee product.
Step-by-Step: Cancel McAfee
Follow these steps to cancel your McAfee subscription directly. The exact process may vary slightly depending on your specific McAfee product.
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Sign in to your McAfee account
Go to mcafee.com and click Sign In. Enter your email and password to access your account dashboard.
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Navigate to My Account
Once logged in, click My Account in the top navigation menu to view your subscription details and billing information.
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Find Auto-Renewal Settings
Look for Auto-Renewal or Subscriptions in your account dashboard. Click on the subscription you want to cancel.
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Turn off Auto-Renewal
Click Turn Off Auto-Renewal or Cancel Subscription. You may need to complete a brief survey about your cancellation reason.
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Confirm cancellation
Review the cancellation details and confirm your choice. You should receive a confirmation email. Your protection continues until the current billing period ends.
Or skip the steps entirely
Our tool takes you straight to the cancel page. No hunting required.
Or skip the steps entirely
Our tool takes you straight to the cancel page. No hunting required.
Or skip the steps entirely
Our tool takes you straight to the cancel page. No hunting required.
Important McAfee details
A few McAfee-specific details that might affect your cancellation process.
Important McAfee details
A few McAfee-specific details that might affect your cancellation process.
Important McAfee details
A few McAfee-specific details that might affect your cancellation process.
Protection continues until expiration
Your McAfee protection remains active until your current subscription period ends, even after cancelling auto-renewal.
Multiple devices may have separate subscriptions
Annual subscriptions charge differently
Protection continues until expiration
Your McAfee protection remains active until your current subscription period ends, even after cancelling auto-renewal.
Multiple devices may have separate subscriptions
Annual subscriptions charge differently
Protection continues until expiration
Your McAfee protection remains active until your current subscription period ends, even after cancelling auto-renewal.
Multiple devices may have separate subscriptions
Annual subscriptions charge differently
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
These points can help you avoid issues with your McAfee cancellation.
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
These points can help you avoid issues with your McAfee cancellation.
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
These points can help you avoid issues with your McAfee cancellation.
1. Check who's billing you
If you bought McAfee through a retailer like Best Buy or Amazon, you may need to cancel through their system instead of your McAfee account.
2. Note your subscription end date
3. Consider your other devices
1. Check who's billing you
If you bought McAfee through a retailer like Best Buy or Amazon, you may need to cancel through their system instead of your McAfee account.
2. Note your subscription end date
3. Consider your other devices
1. Check who's billing you
If you bought McAfee through a retailer like Best Buy or Amazon, you may need to cancel through their system instead of your McAfee account.
2. Note your subscription end date
3. Consider your other devices
Alternative ways to cancel McAfee
If you can't cancel through your McAfee account, you may need to go through the original purchase source. The right option depends on where you bought your subscription.
Alternative ways to cancel McAfee
If you can't cancel through your McAfee account, you may need to go through the original purchase source. The right option depends on where you bought your subscription.
Alternative ways to cancel McAfee
If you can't cancel through your McAfee account, you may need to go through the original purchase source. The right option depends on where you bought your subscription.
Google Play Store
If you purchased McAfee through the Google Play Store, you'll need to cancel through your Google Play subscriptions.
Use the Direct link Below or
Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
Google Play Store
If you purchased McAfee through the Google Play Store, you'll need to cancel through your Google Play subscriptions.
Use the Direct link Below or
Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
Reseller & Third-Party Billing
If you bought McAfee from a retailer, you may need to cancel through their customer portal or contact their support.
Check your bank or credit card statement to see who charged you.
Best Buy - Geek Squad services
Amazon - Digital software purchases
Costco - Wholesale membership benefits
Office Depot - Business software bundles
Reseller & Third-Party Billing
If you bought McAfee from a retailer, you may need to cancel through their customer portal or contact their support.
Check your bank or credit card statement to see who charged you.
Best Buy - Geek Squad services
Amazon - Digital software purchases
Costco - Wholesale membership benefits
Office Depot - Business software bundles
Phone Cancel
You can call McAfee customer service to cancel your subscription if you're unable to do so online.
1-866-622-3911
Phone Cancel
You can call McAfee customer service to cancel your subscription if you're unable to do so online.
1-866-622-3911
Apple App Store
McAfee subscriptions purchased through the App Store must be cancelled through your Apple ID subscription settings.
"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"
Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:
Apple App Store
McAfee subscriptions purchased through the App Store must be cancelled through your Apple ID subscription settings.
"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"
Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:
Live Chat Cancel
McAfee offers live chat support for cancellation assistance and can help locate your subscription if you're having trouble.
Go to McAfee's support page
Click Chat with an Expert
Request cancellation assistance
Provide your account details when prompted
Live Chat Cancel
McAfee offers live chat support for cancellation assistance and can help locate your subscription if you're having trouble.
Go to McAfee's support page
Click Chat with an Expert
Request cancellation assistance
Provide your account details when prompted
Google Play Store
If you purchased McAfee through the Google Play Store, you'll need to cancel through your Google Play subscriptions.
Use the Direct link Below or
Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
Apple App Store
McAfee subscriptions purchased through the App Store must be cancelled through your Apple ID subscription settings.
"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"
Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:
Reseller & Third-Party Billing
If you bought McAfee from a retailer, you may need to cancel through their customer portal or contact their support.
Check your bank or credit card statement to see who charged you.
Best Buy - Geek Squad services
Amazon - Digital software purchases
Costco - Wholesale membership benefits
Office Depot - Business software bundles
Live Chat Cancel
McAfee offers live chat support for cancellation assistance and can help locate your subscription if you're having trouble.
Go to McAfee's support page
Click Chat with an Expert
Request cancellation assistance
Provide your account details when prompted
Phone Cancel
You can call McAfee customer service to cancel your subscription if you're unable to do so online.
1-866-622-3911
Other options to consider
If cost or performance is your concern, these alternatives might work better than cancelling completely.
Other options to consider
If cost or performance is your concern, these alternatives might work better than cancelling completely.
Other options to consider
If cost or performance is your concern, these alternatives might work better than cancelling completely.
Switch to a cheaper McAfee plan
McAfee offers several tiers with different features and device limits. A basic plan might cost less while still providing essential protection.
McAfee Antivirus Basic - Single device protection
McAfee Internet Security - Multiple devices
McAfee Total Protection - Full feature set
Switch Your Billing Cycle
McAfee often offers discounts for annual billing compared to monthly plans.
Annual plans can save 20-30% compared to monthly billing
Share Your Plan
McAfee Total Protection covers multiple devices under one subscription, which can be more cost-effective than separate licenses.
Negotiate A Discount On Your Bill
McAfee customer service sometimes offers discounts or promotional pricing to retain customers who are considering cancellation.
Many SAAS and subscription providers are also known to offer cancel discounts. These aren't always predictable.
Switch to a cheaper McAfee plan
McAfee offers several tiers with different features and device limits. A basic plan might cost less while still providing essential protection.
McAfee Antivirus Basic - Single device protection
McAfee Internet Security - Multiple devices
McAfee Total Protection - Full feature set
Switch Your Billing Cycle
McAfee often offers discounts for annual billing compared to monthly plans.
Annual plans can save 20-30% compared to monthly billing
Share Your Plan
McAfee Total Protection covers multiple devices under one subscription, which can be more cost-effective than separate licenses.
Negotiate A Discount On Your Bill
McAfee customer service sometimes offers discounts or promotional pricing to retain customers who are considering cancellation.
Many SAAS and subscription providers are also known to offer cancel discounts. These aren't always predictable.
Switch to a cheaper McAfee plan
McAfee offers several tiers with different features and device limits. A basic plan might cost less while still providing essential protection.
McAfee Antivirus Basic - Single device protection
McAfee Internet Security - Multiple devices
McAfee Total Protection - Full feature set
Switch Your Billing Cycle
McAfee often offers discounts for annual billing compared to monthly plans.
Annual plans can save 20-30% compared to monthly billing
Share Your Plan
McAfee Total Protection covers multiple devices under one subscription, which can be more cost-effective than separate licenses.
Negotiate A Discount On Your Bill
McAfee customer service sometimes offers discounts or promotional pricing to retain customers who are considering cancellation.
Many SAAS and subscription providers are also known to offer cancel discounts. These aren't always predictable.
Ready for a full subscription cleanup?
Our guide covers how to find, evaluate, and cancel your unused subscriptions.
Ready for a full subscription cleanup?
Our guide covers how to find, evaluate, and cancel your unused subscriptions.
Ready for a full subscription cleanup?
Our guide covers how to find, evaluate, and cancel your unused subscriptions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cancelling McAfee
Common questions about McAfee cancellation and what to expect.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cancelling McAfee
Common questions about McAfee cancellation and what to expect.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cancelling McAfee
Common questions about McAfee cancellation and what to expect.
Will I get a refund if I cancel McAfee?
Will I get a refund if I cancel McAfee?
Will I get a refund if I cancel McAfee?
Can I cancel McAfee online?
Can I cancel McAfee online?
Can I cancel McAfee online?
What happens after I cancel McAfee?
What happens after I cancel McAfee?
What happens after I cancel McAfee?
Why can't I find the cancel button in McAfee?
Why can't I find the cancel button in McAfee?
Why can't I find the cancel button in McAfee?
Does uninstalling McAfee cancel my subscription?
Does uninstalling McAfee cancel my subscription?
Does uninstalling McAfee cancel my subscription?
Can I cancel McAfee from my phone?
Can I cancel McAfee from my phone?
Can I cancel McAfee from my phone?
How do I check if my McAfee subscription is cancelled?
How do I check if my McAfee subscription is cancelled?
How do I check if my McAfee subscription is cancelled?
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About McAfee
McAfee is a cybersecurity company that provides antivirus software, internet security, and privacy protection for consumers and businesses. Their products protect devices from malware, viruses, and online threats while offering features like VPN access and identity monitoring.
Why people cancel McAfee
Found free antivirus alternatives
Price increased at renewal
System performance slowed down
Built-in security feels sufficient
Switching to different security suite
Why people cancel McAfee
Found free antivirus alternatives
Price increased at renewal
System performance slowed down
Built-in security feels sufficient
Switching to different security suite
Why people cancel McAfee
Found free antivirus alternatives
Price increased at renewal
System performance slowed down
Built-in security feels sufficient
Switching to different security suite
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