# How to End a Contract on Upwork

> To end a contract on Upwork, click the ellipsis icon on the active contract, select 'End contract', and confirm. Provide private feedback, select a reason for ending the contract, optionally rate skills and add public feedback or a bonus, and finally select 'End Contract' or 'End Contract & Give Bonus' to finish.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-end-a-contract-on-upwork/
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3d79ab56e05a00fe5007/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Locate the active contract you want to end and click on the ellipsis icon.
2. From the drop-down menu, select 'End contract'.
3. Click 'End Contract' to confirm the action.
4. Upon ending the contract, you are allowed to provide private feedback to the contractor.
5. Select your primary reason from the drop-down menu for ending the contract.
6. You may also rate their skills and provide public feedback.
7. For the bonus part, select 'None' and add a 'Thank You' note. Thanking them for the opportunity and letting them know you’ve ended the contract.
8. Select 'End Contract' or 'End Contract & Give Bonus' to end the contract.