how to remove auto renewal

gregory dowdall 0 Reputation points
2026-11-09T20:02:15.73+00:00

want to remove auto renewal from my account as I will no longer need mu computer after Feb 2027

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
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    2026-11-09T20:02:43.6933333+00:00

    Turn off recurring billing now; this prevents the next charge while keeping Microsoft 365 active until the expiration date shown on your account.[^1^](https://support.microsoft.com/accounts-billing/subscriptions/[Subscription ID] "Turn recurring billing on or off for a Microsoft subscription | Microsoft Support")

    Disable automatic renewal

    1. Open the Microsoft account Services & subscriptions page.
    2. Sign in with the Microsoft account that owns the Microsoft 365 subscription.
    3. Find Microsoft 365 and select Manage.
    4. Select Turn off recurring billing.
    5. Review the information, scroll down, and select I don’t want my subscription or I want to keep my benefits to confirm.

    Afterward, verify that the subscription displays:

    • Expires on [date], or
    • Turn on recurring billing.

    Either indicates that automatic renewal is off. Check that the displayed expiration date covers the period you need through February 2027; disabling renewal does not extend the existing paid term.[^2^](https://support.microsoft.com/accounts-billing/subscriptions/[Subscription ID] "What happens when your Microsoft 365 subscription expires | Microsoft Support")

    If the option is missing

    • Ensure you signed in with the account that purchased the subscription.
    • If Microsoft 365 was purchased through Apple, Google Play, Amazon, or another retailer, recurring billing must be disabled through that provider rather than Microsoft.[^3^](https://support.microsoft.com/accounts-billing/subscriptions/[Subscription ID] "Where can I manage my Microsoft 365 subscription? | Microsoft Support")
    • If Turn on recurring billing already appears, renewal is already disabled; do not select it.

    References

    1. [Turn recurring billing on or off for a Microsoft subscription | Microsoft Support](https://support.microsoft.com/accounts-billing/subscriptions/[Subscription ID])
    2. [What happens when your Microsoft 365 subscription expires | Microsoft Support](https://support.microsoft.com/accounts-billing/subscriptions/[Subscription ID])
    3. [Where can I manage my Microsoft 365 subscription? | Microsoft Support](https://support.microsoft.com/accounts-billing/subscriptions/[Subscription ID])
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  2. Vikki-T 14,115 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-11-10T08:36:03.8666667+00:00

    Hi gregory dowdall,

    I understand that you would like to prevent another charge while continuing to use Microsoft 365 until you no longer need it.

    Turning off recurring billing will not end the subscription immediately. You can continue using Microsoft 365 until the expiration date shown on your account. Before making the change, please check that this date covers the period you need through February 2027, as disabling renewal will not extend the current subscription.

    You can review the expiration date and manage recurring billing on the Microsoft account Services & subscriptions page. If the page shows Turn on recurring billing, automatic renewal is already disabled. If the subscription was purchased through Apple, Google Play, or another retailer, renewal must be managed through that provider instead.

    Microsoft’s official guidance is available here: Turn recurring billing on or off for a Microsoft subscription. Thank you so much for your understanding.     

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