How to Cancel Netflix, Pause It, or Stop Netflix Billed Through DIRECTV
You can cancel Netflix any time in a web browser, and you keep watching until the end of the billing period you've already paid for. If you only need a break, Netflix also lets you pause for up to three months and keeps your profiles and watch history. If Netflix shows up on your DIRECTV bill, you'll need to cancel it in a different place, which we explain below.
Cancel Netflix in a web browser
- Sign in at netflix.com on a computer or phone browser, then open Account and Membership.
- Select Cancel Membership.
- Select Finish Cancellation.
You'll get an email confirming the cancellation. You can keep watching until your billing date, and Netflix keeps your profiles for a while in case you come back.
Pause instead of canceling
Netflix lets eligible members pause for one month and extend the pause up to a total of three months. Your profiles, ratings and history stay saved and billing picks up again when the pause ends. If you don't see the pause option on your Membership page, cancel instead, because restarting later is just as easy.
If Netflix is billed through DIRECTV, Apple or Google
| Who bills you | Where to cancel |
|---|---|
| Netflix directly | netflix.com, under Account and then Membership |
| DIRECTV | Your DIRECTV account, or call DIRECTV customer service. Removing Netflix doesn't change the rest of your package |
| Apple App Store | iPhone Settings, then your name, then Subscriptions |
| Google Play | The Play Store's Payments and subscriptions page |
| A phone or internet bundle | The carrier's account page. Check whether Netflix is a bundle perk first |
To check how Netflix works with DIRECTV, see how to get Netflix on DIRECTV.
Removing Netflix from your DIRECTV bill may not end Netflix access if Netflix has another valid payment method saved. DIRECTV says Netflix can resume charging that payment method directly. Check your Netflix membership and billing status afterward if you want to stop the subscription completely.
Removing Netflix from your DIRECTV bill may not end Netflix access if Netflix has another valid payment method saved. DIRECTV says Netflix can resume charging that payment method directly. Check your Netflix membership and billing status afterward if you want to stop the subscription completely.
What Netflix costs if you come back
As of October 2026, Netflix costs $8.99 a month for Standard with ads, $19.99 for Standard and $26.99 for Premium. More in our Netflix plans and pricing review.
What to watch instead
- Paramount+ costs $9 a month with ads or $14 without, and includes CBS shows and NFL Sunday games.
- Apple TV is $14.99 a month after its Aug. 28, 2026 price increase. It carries Ted Lasso, Severance, F1 and MLS.
- DIRECTV covers live sports, local channels and premium add-ons in one guide. See DIRECTV premium channel add-ons.
Want to swap a few apps for one live TV bill? Call 1-855-690-9884 and we'll compare DIRECTV packages at your address.
Frequently asked questions
Can I still watch after I cancel Netflix?
Yes. You keep access until the end of your current billing period.
Can I pause Netflix?
Many accounts can pause for up to three months, with profiles and history saved.
How do I cancel Netflix on my DIRECTV bill?
Cancel it through your DIRECTV account or DIRECTV customer service, not on netflix.com.
Can I cancel Netflix on my TV?
Usually not. Cancellation is done in a web browser or wherever you're billed.
Questions about channels or packages at your address? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 12, 2026. Netflix prices are U.S. list prices as of October 2026. Channel lineups, regional networks and package availability vary by address and may change. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site; all marks belong to their respective owners.