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How to Cancel Shopify
in 2026

Cancel Shopify — pause your store or deactivate it entirely.

By Marcus Webb·Last verified: January 2026
Quick Summary
Time needed
~5 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Refund possible
No
Notice period
Cancel before next billing date.
Available on
Web

Before you cancel: Shopify does not offer refunds for subscription fees.

How to Cancel Shopify on Web (Recommended)

Cancelling via the website is the most reliable method and works for all subscription types.

1

Log in to your Shopify admin.

2

Go to "Settings" > "Plan".

3

Click "Deactivate store" at the bottom.

4

Select a reason and confirm deactivation.

How to Cancel Shopify on iPhone / iPad

1

Shopify must be cancelled via the web admin panel.

How to Cancel Shopify on Android

1

Shopify must be cancelled via the web admin panel.

Pro Tips Before You Cancel

Still Can't Cancel? Here's What to Do

Contact Shopify Support

Search "Shopify cancel subscription support" for their current support page. Use live chat for the fastest response.

Block via Your Bank or PayPal

If you cannot cancel through the service, call your bank or credit card provider and ask them to block future charges. Most banks can also initiate a chargeback for unauthorized recurring charges.

Cancel via PayPal

If you pay via PayPal: Log in → Settings → Payments → Manage automatic payments → find Shopify → Cancel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to my Shopify store when I cancel?

Your store is deactivated immediately. Your store URL becomes inaccessible. You can reactivate by choosing a new plan.

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