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How Do I Pause an UpWork Contract?

Last updated on January 28, 2023 @ 2:05 pm

There are many reasons why you might want to pause an UpWork contract. Maybe you’re taking a break from freelancing, or perhaps you’re not happy with the quality of work you’re receiving.

Whatever the reason, pausing an UpWork contract is easy to do. Here’s how:

First, open the contract in question and click on the “More Options” button. This will open a drop-down menu with a number of different options.

Select “Pause Contract. ”

You’ll be given the option to either pause the contract for a specific period of time, or until further notice. If you choose to pause the contract for a specific period of time, select the length of time from the drop-down menu and click “Confirm.”

PRO TIP: If you are considering pausing an Upwork contract, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, if you pause a contract, the freelancer will not be able to work on any other projects until the contract is unpaused. Second, you will still be responsible for paying the freelancer for any work that has already been completed. Finally, if you need to pause a contract for an extended period of time, it is best to cancel the contract and then re-hire the freelancer when you are ready to resume work.

If you choose to pause the contract until further notice, you’ll be asked to provide a reason for doing so. Select a reason from the drop-down menu and click “Confirm.”

That’s all there is to it! Your contract will be paused and you’ll stop being charged for any work that is done during that time.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.