How to Cancel GitHub Copilot Subscription
Quick answer
Go to GitHub Settings > Copilot > Manage subscription > Cancel subscription. Access lasts to the end of the paid period; uninstalling the extension does not cancel billing.
Most likely fix: Cancel an individual plan
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Cancel an individual plan
- Click your profile picture > Settings
- In the GitHub Copilot section open Manage subscription
- Choose Cancel Copilot Pro/Pro+ (ends at the end of the billing cycle)
Did this fix it?2. Cancel a trial
- Settings > Copilot > Add-ons > Cancel trial
Did this fix it?3. Organization seat
- Individuals cannot cancel org seats; the org owner removes the seat or cancels
Did this fix it?4. Stop extra charges
- Set additional credit spending budget to $0 in billing settings and check for leftover metered usage
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Still being billed after removing the extension, or no cancel button because the seat comes from an org.
Why it happens
- Billing is tied to the GitHub account, not the editor
- Seat provided by an organization
- Extra-credit spending still enabled
This guide also covers
- cancel github copilot
- github copilot refund
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