## **🎯 What This Article Covers**

If you are currently on a free trial and want to cancel before you are billed, this guide explains what you need to do and what to expect when you cancel.

## **⚠️ The Key Distinction: Cancellation vs. Immediate Termination**

Before you cancel, it is important to understand what actually happens when you do:

- **Canceling your trial stops future billing.** You will not be charged when the trial period ends.
- **Canceling does not necessarily cut off your access right away.** Depending on your account, you may retain access until the trial expiry date.
- **After the trial ends, your account may be downgraded automatically.** Once the trial expires, access to paid features may be removed.

In short: canceling means **no charge**, and you may continue to use the platform until your trial runs out.

## **🪜 How to Cancel Your Free Trial**

1. Log in to your **Search Atlas** account.
2. Navigate to your account's billing or subscription settings.
3. Locate your active trial plan and look for the option to cancel your trial or subscription.
4. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the cancellation.
5. Look for a confirmation that your trial has been successfully canceled and that no payment will be taken.

## **✅ How to Confirm You Will Not Be Charged**

After completing the cancellation steps, verify the following to make sure everything went through correctly:

- Your subscription status in your billing settings should reflect that the trial has been canceled.
- There should be no upcoming charge shown on your account.
- You may receive a cancellation confirmation email. If you do not receive one within a few minutes, check your spam folder.

If your status still shows as active or you are unsure whether the cancellation was processed, do not wait — reach out for confirmation before your trial ends.

## **❓ Frequently Asked Questions**

- **Will I lose access to Search Atlas the moment I cancel?** Canceling your trial is intended to prevent the charge from occurring. Access behavior after cancellation may vary — check your account status after canceling.
- **Do I need to remove my payment method to avoid being charged?** Canceling the trial is the recommended step to prevent billing. If you have concerns about a stored payment method, you can review your billing settings or contact support for confirmation.

If you need further assistance, open the chat widget in the bottom-right corner of the platform and type **human teammate** to be connected with a member of our team.