If I Cancel the shopify plan and then reactivate it after 2 months, will it charge me for previous 2 months?
Topic summary
A user asks whether reactivating a Shopify plan after a 2-month cancellation will result in charges for the inactive period.
Key clarification provided:
- Billing stops completely when a plan is canceled
- No backdated fees are charged for inactive months
- Reactivation starts a fresh billing cycle
Important considerations:
- Any pending charges (including third-party app fees) must be cleared before reactivation
- The “Pause and Build” plan is recommended as an alternative to full deactivation, allowing users to maintain their store without incurring charges for the inactive period
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If you cancel your Shopify plan, billing will be halted and you will not pay for the 2 months that your store remains inactive.
The reactivation will begin a fresh billing cycle where there are no backdated fees for the inactive months.
Clear any pending charges including third party applications before you can activate it again. It would be advisable to take the Pause and Build plan than having your account fully deactivated.