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# Can I cancel a campaign?

**Yes — but only while the campaign is in Draft.**
Once a campaign is submitted, it cannot be cancelled.

## When cancellation is possible
You can cancel (delete) a campaign if:
* the campaign status is **Draft**
* the campaign has **not been submitted for review**
Draft campaigns can be removed without any impact or cost.

## When cancellation is not possible
You **cannot** cancel a campaign if:
* it has already been submitted
* it is under review or in progress
* a reimbursement has been created or processed
After submission, the campaign follows the defined workflow and cannot be stopped or withdrawn.

## Important distinction: Pausing online campaigns
Even though **submitted campaigns cannot be cancelled**, **online campaigns can be paused at any time**, including after they have started.
* Pausing an online campaign **immediately stops delivery**
* **No further media costs will occur while paused**
* The campaign remains in the system and can be resumed later
This applies to online channels only (e.g. Google, Meta, YouTube).

## Important to know
* Cancellation of Draft campaigns is **permanent**
* Submitted campaigns **cannot be cancelled or withdrawn**
* Online campaigns can be **paused anytime to prevent further spend**
* If a campaign should not proceed after submission, follow operational guidance or contact support