Will I lose my repositories if I cancel GitHub Pro?

No, all your repositories remain intact. Public repos are always free, and private repos remain accessible on the Free plan (with some feature limitations).

What features do I lose when downgrading from Pro?

You lose GitHub Pages for private repos, advanced insights, protected branches in private repos, and some Actions minutes. Your code and repos are unaffected.

Can I get a refund from GitHub?

GitHub may offer prorated refunds when you downgrade. Check their billing documentation or contact support for specific refund requests.

Last verified: February 2026

How to Cancel Your
GitHub Pro Subscription

Want to downgrade from GitHub Pro? Here is how to cancel and switch to the generous free tier without losing your repositories.

Quick Overview

Difficulty

Easy

Time

~2 minutes

Method

Website

Refund

Prorated possible

Cancel GitHub Pro on the Website

Log in to GitHub

Go to github.com and sign in with your account credentials.

Navigate to Billing settings

Click your profile picture in the top-right, select Settings, then click Billing and plans in the left sidebar. Or go directly to github.com/settings/billing.

Find the Plans section

Under Plans, you will see your current GitHub Pro subscription. Click Edit or look for the downgrade option.

Downgrade to GitHub Free

Click Downgrade to switch to GitHub Free. Confirm your decision. Your repositories, code, and contributions are fully preserved.

What Happens After You Cancel GitHub Pro?

All repositories are preserved

Both public and private repositories remain intact. GitHub Free supports unlimited private repos, so none of your code is at risk.

Some Pro features are removed

You lose access to advanced code review tools, protected branches on private repos, and higher Actions minutes. Core functionality remains the same.

Actions minutes are reduced

GitHub Free includes 2,000 Actions minutes per month vs 3,000 on Pro. If you rely heavily on CI/CD, monitor your usage after downgrading.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose my repositories?

No. All public and private repositories are preserved on GitHub Free. Your code, issues, pull requests, and contribution history remain intact.

What features do I lose with GitHub Free?

Pro features like protected branches on private repos, required reviewers, GitHub Pages for private repos, and additional Actions minutes are removed. The core Git functionality is identical.

Can I get a refund?

GitHub may provide a prorated credit when you downgrade mid-cycle. Check the billing page for details or contact GitHub support.

Is GitHub Free enough for most developers?

Yes, GitHub Free is very generous. It includes unlimited public and private repos, 2,000 Actions minutes, 500 MB of Packages storage, and community support.

How do I contact GitHub support?

Visit support.github.com to submit a support ticket. Pro subscribers have access to priority support before downgrading.

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