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How to Find and Cancel an Unlisted Microsoft 365 Trial
Question details
The user needs to locate and cancel an active Microsoft 365 trial that is not visible on their account's subscription page to prevent unwanted billing.
- Product
- Microsoft 365
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Setting up a new laptop triggered a Microsoft 365 trial activation, but the user cannot find the subscription in their account to cancel it before charges apply.
- Observed behavior
- The trial subscription does not appear under the Services and Subscriptions section of the Microsoft account, preventing the user from manually canceling the recurring billing.
Verify you are logging in with the exact Microsoft account (email address) used during the initial setup of your new laptop, as trials are strictly tied to the active account.
Check Services and Subscriptions for Auto-Renewal Status
Verify if the trial is tied to the current account and determine if auto-renewal has already been turned off.
Navigate to account.microsoft.com in your web browser and log in with the exact account you used to start the trial.
Click on the 'Services and Subscriptions' tab and locate the Microsoft 365 entry.
Select 'Cancel' if the option is available. If the page shows a button to 'Enable auto-renewal' instead, your recurring billing is already disabled, and you will not be charged.
Contact Microsoft Support for Unlisted Subscriptions
Use this method if your trial is completely missing from the subscriptions page and you are certain you are using the correct account.
Redeem Your Purchased Office Version
Activate your purchased Office Home and Student 2021 license once the trial issue is resolved.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does uninstalling Microsoft 365 automatically cancel my trial subscription?
No, uninstalling the Microsoft 365 application from your laptop only removes the software. It does not cancel the subscription or stop recurring billing. You must cancel it through your Microsoft account settings.
Why is my Microsoft 365 trial not showing up in my account?
You might be signed in with a different email address than the one used to set up the laptop, or the trial might have been registered under a temporary account. Contacting Microsoft billing support is the best way to trace the unlisted trial.
If my account shows 'Enable auto-renewal', will I still be charged?
No. If your account displays an 'Enable auto-renewal' option, it means that recurring billing is currently disabled. Your trial will simply expire at the end of the promotional period without charging your card.
How do I switch from the Microsoft 365 trial to Office Home and Student 2021?
After verifying your trial won't auto-renew, you can redeem your Office Home and Student 2021 product key by navigating to office.com/setup, logging into your Microsoft account, and following the prompts to install the permanent version.
