How to End a Contract on Upwork
- George Apostolov
How to End a Contract on Upwork: step-by-step guide
Locate the active contract you want to end and click on the ellipsis icon.
From the drop-down menu, select 'End contract'.
Click 'End Contract' to confirm the action.
Upon ending the contract, you are allowed to provide private feedback to the contractor.
Select your primary reason from the drop-down menu for ending the contract.
You may also rate their skills and provide public feedback.
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.
Select 'End Contract' or 'End Contract & Give Bonus' to end the contract.
Quick answer: 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.
About this tutorial
Successfully terminate an agreement on the app by confirming the action, submitting feedback, and finalizing the end contract process. This guide shows how to end a Contract on Upwork in 8 steps, starting with "Locate the active contract you want to end and click on the ellipsis icon" and finishing with "Select 'End Contract' or 'End Contract & Give Bonus' to end the contract". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real product interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to end a Contract on Upwork?
8 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
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