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title: 'Hulu Pausing Feature: How to Take a 12-Week Break'

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If you are going on vacation, you can Pause your Hulu subscription for up to 12 weeks. This stops the billing but keeps your profile and watch history. For help setting your "Resume Date," call 1-888-824-9427.

FAQ 1: Does pausing cost anything? No, it is a free feature.

FAQ 2: Can I watch anything while paused? No, your account will be inactive until the resume date.

FAQ 3: Will my DVR recordings be saved? Yes, for up to 9 months.

FAQ 4: How do I unpause early? Simply log in or call 1-888-824-9427.

FAQ 5: Can I pause a third-party billed account? Usually no; call us to check your specific account.