How to Cancel McAfee Auto Renewal?

McAfee automatically renews your subscription each year to ensure uninterrupted protection. However, many users prefer managing their subscriptions manually or simply wish to stop future charges. If you want to cancel McAfee auto renewal, the process is quick and straightforward — whether you subscribed through McAfee’s website, Apple, Google Play, or a retail store.

This guide walks you through each method step-by-step.

What Happens When You Cancel McAfee Auto Renewal?

Before turning it off, here’s what you should know:

• You will not be charged for upcoming renewals.
• Your current subscription remains active until the expiry date.
• You may lose renewal-based benefits like VPN or identity protection (depending on your plan).
• You can re-enable auto renewal anytime if needed.

How to Cancel McAfee Auto Renewal (Official Website)

This is the most common method and works if you purchased directly from McAfee.

Step 1: Log In to Your McAfee Account

1. Go to the official McAfee website.
2. Click My Account → Sign In.
3. Enter your registered email and password.

Step 2: Go to Auto-Renewal Settings

1. In the dashboard, click Account or My Account.
2. Select Auto-Renewal Settings.

You’ll see a list of subscriptions linked to your account.

Step 3: Turn Off Auto Renew

1. Locate the subscription you want to modify.
2. Toggle Auto Renew to Off.
3. McAfee may ask for confirmation — click Turn Off.

A message will appear showing that auto renewal is disabled.

How to Cancel McAfee Auto Renewal on Mobile Purchases

If you bought McAfee through Apple or Google Play, you must cancel auto-renewal in those stores — not on McAfee’s website.

For Apple App Store (iPhone/iPad)

1. Open Settings on your iPhone/iPad.
2. Tap your name → Subscriptions.
3. Select McAfee.
4. Tap Cancel Subscription or Turn Off Auto Renewal.

For Google Play Store (Android)

1. Open the Google Play Store app.
2. Tap your profile → Payments & Subscriptions → Subscriptions.
3. Choose McAfee from the list.
4. Tap Cancel Subscription.

For Retail or Partner Purchases (Amazon, Best Buy, ISPs, etc.)

If you purchased your subscription through a retailer or service provider:

• Log in to that provider’s account dashboard.
• Go to Orders, Memberships, or Subscriptions.
• Turn off auto renewal from there.

Some retail subscriptions do not auto-renew unless you added a payment method on McAfee’s website.

How to Confirm Auto Renewal Is Cancelled

After completing the steps:

• Go back to Auto-Renewal Settings → ensure the toggle says Off.
• Check for a confirmation email from McAfee.
• Your subscription status should show Expires on instead of Renews on.

Final Thoughts

Cancelling McAfee auto renewal is simple and only takes a few minutes. Whether you subscribed directly or through an app store, turning off auto-renew ensures you stay in control of billing and avoid unwanted charges.