Steps
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Settings → Billing and plans → Downgrade to Free
Heads up — Check for Copilot as a separate line item under the same billing page.
If GitHub charges you again after you've cancelled, dispute it with your card issuer — you now have this guide as your proof of the cancellation steps. Skycopia's Protection feature also watches every cancelled subscription and flags a zombie rebill automatically.
Set up Protection free→FAQ
How do I cancel GitHub?
Cancel GitHub online at https://github.com/settings/billing.
How hard is it to cancel GitHub?
Skycopia rates cancelling GitHub as easy — it takes 1 step.
What should I watch out for when cancelling GitHub?
Check for Copilot as a separate line item under the same billing page.
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