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How to Cancel GitHub Copilot

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Cancel GitHub Copilot on Mobile

  1. 01Open the GitHub mobile app and tap your avatar → Settings.
  2. 02Tap Billing and plans → Copilot.
  3. 03Tap Cancel Copilot.
  4. 04Confirm; access continues to end of billing cycle.
  5. 05Org-managed seat? Ask your admin to remove your seat instead.

Cancel GitHub Copilot on Desktop

  1. 01Sign in at github.com → Settings → Billing and plans.
  2. 02Open the Copilot tab.
  3. 03Click Cancel Copilot.
  4. 04Confirm cancellation.
  5. 05Educational/Open-source free Copilot is granted via github.com/settings/copilot — no cancel needed.

About GitHub Copilot

GitHub Copilot Individual ($10/mo or $100/yr). Free for verified students, teachers and maintainers of popular open-source projects. Now includes Copilot Chat and CLI suggestions.

Refunds & billing

GitHub allows refunds within 30 days for monthly plans if you haven't used Copilot heavily. Annual plans get pro-rated refunds via support.

Common problems & troubleshooting

  • •Disabled in IDE but still being charged — you must cancel in github.com/settings/billing, not in VS Code.
  • •Student verification expired — Copilot reverts to paid after your academic year ends.
  • •Org owner cancelled team plan but individual seats still active — they convert to personal billing.

GitHub Copilot FAQ

Will my code suggestions stop immediately?

No — Copilot stays active until the end of your paid billing period, then your IDE shows 'Copilot is inactive'.

Can I switch back to free with the student pack?

Yes — apply at education.github.com. Once verified, your paid plan is replaced with a free Pro+Copilot bundle.

Does cancelling delete my custom instructions?

No, custom instructions and repo-level config stay in your repos. You just lose code completion and chat.

How do I contact customer support?

support.github.com

What are the best alternatives?

Top alternatives our editors recommend: Codeium (free); Cursor; Tabnine; Amazon CodeWhisperer.

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