Updated February 2026 · 4 min read
Discord's new age verification policy has sparked a wave of Nitro cancellations. If you're among the users who'd rather not hand over your ID or biometric data to Discord, here's exactly how to cancel — on every platform.
If you subscribed through Apple:
Important: If you don't see Discord in your Apple subscriptions, you subscribed directly through Discord — cancel via the desktop method above.
If you subscribed through Google Play:
In February 2026, Discord announced a new age verification system that requires users to submit government-issued ID or undergo facial biometric scanning to access age-restricted content. While Discord says this is to comply with child safety regulations, many users view it as a significant privacy overreach — especially for a platform that originally attracted users partly because of its relatively anonymous nature.
The backlash has been swift. TechRadar, Tom's Guide, and other outlets have published guides on canceling Nitro. Many users argue that paying $9.99/month for a service that now demands your ID is a bridge too far.
If you're leaving Discord entirely, here are alternatives for different use cases:
👉 Full Discord Nitro cancellation guide →
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