How To Cancel Hulu—The Process Explained
Hulu is a favorite among many TV enthusiasts, providing access to over 1,300 TV shows and 1500 movies. However, some users may decide to opt out of the service for reasons such as general dissatisfaction with the platform or financial constraints.
If you are one of these users, this comprehensive guide will teach you how to cancel Hulu via the company’s official website, your mobile device, or a third-party platform. You will also learn how to avoid unwarranted charges during the cancellation process.
Note that the information provided in this guide is current as of January 2025. Please visit the official Hulu website or contact their customer service team for updates.
What Is the Hulu Device Limit?
Hulu allows you to activate your account on as many devices as you want. However, the service will limit the number of simultaneous streams to two screens at a time. If you exceed this limit, you may receive an error message indicating that too many people are using the account.
If you're a Live TV subscriber, you can increase your Hulu screen limit for an additional fee. The Unlimited Screens Add-on, which costs $9.99 per month, allows you to stream on unlimited devices connected to your home network and up to three separate mobile devices outside of it.
Note that if you have a Cinemax, STARZ, Max, or Paramount+ with SHOWTIME Premium Add-ons, there are additional limits to the number of simultaneous streams allowed for each channel.
How To Cancel a Hulu Subscription on the Website
The simplest way to cancel your Hulu subscription is by visiting the official website. Below are the steps to follow:
- Sign into your Hulu account.
- Navigate to the upper right corner of the screen and click on your account picture.
- Select Account and scroll down to the Your Subscription section.
- Click Cancel next to your subscription. Hulu may prompt you to pause your subscription instead.
- Select Continue To Cancel to confirm your decision.
- Ignore additional offers and click Cancel Subscription at the bottom of the page to complete the process.
Upon completing the steps, the subscription status on your Account page will change to Your subscription will be canceled. You should also receive a confirmation email from Hulu on the email address associated with your account.
How To Cancel Hulu Membership on iPhone and Android
While you can sign up for Hulu membership on an iPhone, you can't discontinue your subscription through the iOS Hulu app—you will have to do so via the company’s website.
If you’re an Android user, here are the appropriate steps you must complete to end your Hulu subscription:
- Launch the Hulu app on your Android device.
- Tap the Account icon at the bottom right corner of the screen and enter your Hulu password if prompted.
- Tap Cancel next to Cancel Your Subscription.
After completing the above steps, your subscription should be canceled. You should know that you will still have access to Hulu’s content and features until the end of your billing cycle.
How To Cancel a Hulu Account Registered Through a Third Party
If you have purchased your Hulu subscription from a third-party platform like iTunes or Amazon, you will have to end your membership through the same platform. The following table details the specific steps you must follow to discontinue your Hulu subscription on each platform:
Privacy Cards also let you:
- Set spending limits—Once you set a spending limit on your virtual card, Privacy will decline all charges that go over the preset amount.
- Pause and close cards—Doing so prevents further charges from a subscription service you’re trying to cancel. Privacy will block all transaction attempts on a paused or closed card.
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How To Sign Up for Privacy
You can become a Privacy user by completing the following steps:
- Register
- Enter the mandatory details needed to verify your identity
- Link a funding source (bank account or debit card)
- Request and generate a Privacy Virtual Card
Privacy’s Personal Plan, free for domestic purchases, offers you:
- 12 Single-Use and Merchant-Locked Cards per month
- Access to the browser extension and mobile app
- Spending limits
- Card pausing/closing feature
The paid plans—Plus ($5/month), Pro ($10/month), and Premium ($25/month)—come with additional benefits such as more virtual cards (up to 60 per month), Category-Locked Cards, fee-free international transactions, Shared Cards, and Priority support.
