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How to Stop Apple Music Auto-Renewal

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Apple Music launched on Tuesday, and Cupertino is offering users a three-month free trial in the hopes that you'll eschew Spotify, Rdio, or another service for Apple's approach to streaming.

After you update to iOS 8.4 and launch the new Music app, Apple will offer you the chance to start your free trial, which will link up to your Apple ID. In a matter of seconds, you'll be compiling playlists, scrolling through Apple's recommendations, and listening to Beats 1.

It's fast and convenient, but signing up for the free trial also auto-enrolls you in Apple Music. A $9.99 per month charge will automatically be applied to your Apple account when the three-month free trial has expired. The good news, however, is that you can opt out and decide on your own whether you want to start paying for Apple Music. Found out how below.

For more, check out 25 Things to Know About Apple Music and Apple Music vs. Spotify: Which Is Best?

On iOS
1. Tap the Settings icon

2. Select iTunes & App Store

3. Tap "Apple ID: [your email] at the top

4. Tap "View Apple ID" in the pop-up window

5. Enter password, if prompted

6. Under Subscriptions, tap Manage

7. Find "Apple Music Membership" and tap it

8. Toggle the auto-renewal option to off

In the Apple Music App
1. Tap "My Music" on the far right of the app's bottom menu

2. Tap the face icon on the top left of the screen

3. Tap View Apple ID

4. Under Subscriptions, tap Manage

5. Find "Apple Music Membership" and tap it

6. Toggle the auto-renewal option to off

On iTunes
1. Make sure iTunes is updated to version 12.2

2. Click the face icon near the search bar

3. Click Account Info and sign in, if prompted

4. Navigate to Settings

5. Find Subscriptions and select Manage

6. Click edit next to Apple Music and "Off" next to Apple Music

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Chloe Albanesius

Chloe Albanesius

Executive Editor, News

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I started out covering tech policy in DC for The National Journal, where my beat included state-level tech news and all the congressional hearings and FCC meetings I could handle. I later covered Wall Street trading tech before switching gears to consumer tech. I now lead PCMag's news coverage.

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Getting my start in DC means I still have a soft spot for tech policy; Congressional hearings can sometimes be as entertaining as a Bravo reality show, for better or worse. But PCMag is all about the technology we use every day, as well as keeping an eye out for the trends that will shape the industry in the years ahead (or flop on arrival). I've covered the rise of social media, the iOS vs. Android wars, the cord-cutting revolution that's now left us with hefty streaming bills, and the effort to stuff artificial intelligence into every product you could imagine. This job has taken me to CES in Vegas (one too many times), IFA in Berlin, and MWC in Barcelona. I also drove a Tesla 1,000 miles out west as part of our Best Mobile Networks project. Of late, my focus is on our hard-working team of reporters at PCMag, guiding and editing their robust coverage.

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