Cancellation Lynda: Easy Method

What is Lynda

Overview

Lynda (now part of LinkedIn Learning) is a subscription-based online learning service offering video courses in business, technology, and creative skills.

Access is provided via a LinkedIn Learning account or through mobile in-app purchases on iOS and Android.

Ownership and branding

The Lynda library and brand are integrated into LinkedIn Learning; billing and account management are handled through LinkedIn's systems for web subscriptions.

Mobile purchases may be processed by the App Store (Apple) or Google Play depending on how you subscribed.

How to cancel Lynda

Cancel via web (LinkedIn Learning)

• Sign in on a desktop to your LinkedIn account that has Learning access.
• Go to Account settings → Subscriptions & payments to locate your Learning subscription.
• Follow the Cancel subscription option to stop future billing; confirmation will appear on screen.
• Reference: LinkedIn Help - Cancel a LinkedIn Learning subscription

Cancel via mobile stores (iOS & Android)

• iOS (App Store): If you purchased through Apple, manage and cancel via your Apple ID subscriptions in iOS settings or the App Store. Refunds and cancellations are handled by Apple, not LinkedIn.
• Android (Google Play): If you purchased through Google Play, cancel in Google Play > Subscriptions. You keep access until the end of the paid period.
• Reference: LinkedIn Help - Subscriptions and purchases via Apple/Google

What happens when you cancel

Access after cancelling

When you cancel a web subscription, billing stops at the end of your current billing cycle and you retain access until that date.

For App Store or Google Play cancellations, you generally retain access until the paid period ends as determined by Apple or Google.

Account, content and data

Your LinkedIn Learning progress, bookmarks, and history remain in your account while the account exists, but access to Learning features ends after the subscription expires.

If you later resubscribe, previous progress is typically available, subject to LinkedIn account policies.

Will I get a refund?

LinkedIn Learning (web) refund policy

LinkedIn Learning subscriptions purchased on the web are generally non-refundable; the provider does not offer refunds as a standard practice.

See the official policy: LinkedIn Help - Cancel a LinkedIn Learning subscription

App store refunds and regional exceptions

• Apple iOS purchases: Refunds and cancellations are handled by Apple; contact Apple support for requests. LinkedIn Help
• Google Play purchases: Refunds fall under Google Play policies; LinkedIn directs Android users to Google Play subscription management. LinkedIn Help
• South Africa: There is no automatic EU-style 14-day digital-service refund right applied by LinkedIn; refunds depend on the provider/store policy for your region.

Lynda plans and pricing

Available plans (South Africa - App Store reference)

The following prices reflect in-app purchase tiers seen in the South African App Store in early 2026.

Official plan names and bundling may vary slightly; pricing shown is exact for the listed tiers.

Pricing table

Your consumer rights in South Africa

General rights under the CPA

South Africa’s Consumer Protection Act (CPA) gives consumers protection against defective goods and poor-quality services and sets general fairness standards.

For digital subscriptions, remedies under the CPA relate to defective or misrepresented services rather than an automatic cooling-off right.

Cooling-off and refunds for digital subscriptions

• The CPA does not provide a statutory 14-day automatic refund for online digital subscriptions comparable to EU rules.
• Refunds for LinkedIn/Lynda subscriptions in South Africa are governed by LinkedIn’s policy or by the app store (Apple/Google) terms.

Customer experiences

Positive feedback

Many users praise the quality of courses and the value for organizational learning and upskilling.

Review platforms note strengths in course breadth and instructor quality. See examples on Trustpilot.

Negative feedback and common issues

• Complaints include account access problems and identity verification delays.
• Users report difficulties obtaining refunds, unexpected post-trial charges, and slow customer support responses. See user reports: Trustpilot reviews and PissedConsumer reviews.

Documentation checklist

What to have before cancelling

• LinkedIn account email and login credentials associated with the subscription.
• Proof of purchase or transaction receipt (email confirmation, bank/App Store/Google Play statement).

What to provide if contacting support

• Subscription ID or order number, date of purchase, and payment method details.
• Screenshots of billing statements or error messages, if applicable.

Common mistakes

Attempting to cancel in the wrong place

Users often try to cancel a mobile purchase on the LinkedIn website when the subscription was billed by Apple or Google.

If you bought via the App Store or Google Play, cancel in that store; LinkedIn cannot cancel those subscriptions for you.

Missing the billing cycle and expecting immediate access removal

Some expect access to end immediately after cancellation; billing actually stops for the next cycle and access remains until the paid period ends.

Always check the confirmation message and your billing date to avoid surprise renewals.

Comparative recap

At-a-glance comparison

This table summarises cancellation and refund responsibility by purchase method and the expected access after cancelling.

Use it to identify the correct cancellation route for your subscription.

Quick tips

• Cancel web subscriptions via your LinkedIn account settings.
• Cancel mobile subscriptions in the App Store or Google Play where you originally purchased.

After cancelling

Confirm the cancellation

After cancelling, check for an on-screen confirmation and a confirmation email in the account's email inbox.

Keep any confirmation emails or screenshots until the billing cycle ends and no further charges appear.

Helpful links

• Cancel a LinkedIn Learning subscription
• LinkedIn Learning - purchases via Apple or Google Play

Address

LinkedIn / Lynda corporate location

For correspondence or formal notices (note: online cancellation is expected), the known corporate address is below.

1000 W. Maude Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, USA

Local support note

LinkedIn does not publish a South African-specific cancellation address; use online account settings or the relevant app store as described above.

For App Store or Google Play issues, contact Apple or Google support directly through their platforms.