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ActionPaddleUpdated May 2026

How do I cancel a Paddle subscription?

Short answer: Drop the "PaddleCancel Paddle Subscription" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Subscription ID
subscription_id
stringRequiredThe Subscription ID assigned by Paddle. Find via the corresponding list/search operation in this app. Use the exact ID, not a name or label.
Effective From
effective_from
optionsOptional
Sample request
{
"subscription_id": "{{trigger.subscription_id}}",
"effective_from": "{{trigger.effective_from}}"
}
Returns
{
"data": {
"id": "sub_abc",
"status": "canceled",
"canceled_at": "2026-05-11T00:00:00Z"
}
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Cancel Paddle Subscription.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

FAQ

Questions about Cancel Paddle Subscription.

What does the Cancel Paddle Subscription action do in Paddle?
Cancels immediately or at period end. For "customer requested cancel → execute" workflows or for "failed payment after N retries → cancel" dunning workflows.
What inputs does Cancel Paddle Subscription require?
Required: Subscription ID. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Paddle returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Cancel Paddle Subscription support batch operations?
Yes. Run Cancel Paddle Subscription inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Paddle's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Paddle actions.

Send cancel paddle subscription from your workflows.

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