Pause Subscription

Last updated: March 5, 2026

The Pause Subscription feature allows individual self-serve plan subscribers to temporarily pause their HackerRank subscription instead of canceling it. This feature enables you to resume your subscription whenever needed, ensuring flexibility and uninterrupted access when required.

Prerequisites

To use the Pause Subscription feature, ensure the following conditions are met:

  1. You must have an active subscription that started at least 30 days ago.

    • This includes accounts in a renewal grace period (7 days) due to a late recurring payment.

  2. You must have a monthly subscription for one of the following plans:

    • Individual Monthly - Basic

    • Interview Monthly

How to Pause Your Subscription

Follow these steps to pause your subscription:

  • Access Subscription Settings

    • Click on the profile icon in the top-right corner of the page and select Settings from the dropdown menu.

    • Navigate to the Billing section under Subscription.

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  • Initiate Pause Subscription

    • Click the Cancel Plan button. The UI will display a prompt about the new Pause Subscription feature.

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    • Select the desired pause duration:

      • Minimum: 1 month

      • Maximum: 12 months

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  • Confirm Pause

    • Click Confirm Pause. A confirmation message will appear, displaying the pause duration and the automatic resume date.

Resuming Your Subscription

If you attempt to log in during the paused period, you cannot access your HackerRank account. A popup notification will inform you of the status of the pause.

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To resume your subscription:

  • Click Resume Early to visit the Billing page.

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  • On the billing page, click Resume Plan.

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  • Confirm your selection in the popup by clicking Confirm.

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  • You will receive a notification confirming that your subscription has resumed and your account is active.

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Extending the Pause Period

You can extend the pause period even during an active pause.

  • Navigate to the Billing page and click the Cancel Subscription button.

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  • In the popup, select Extend Pause.

  • Choose the new pause duration and click Confirm Extension.

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