# Stop Campaign

When you stop a campaign in ReferralHero, the campaign’s behavior changes to ensure no new activity can be added while still preserving existing rewards and subscriber access.

Below is a summary of what happens when a campaign is stopped.

#### New Subscribers 

* **Admin dashboard**: Adding a subscriber shows the error message:\
  \&#xNAN;*“Campaign stopped. Subscriber not added.”*

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* **JS API**: Returns the error *“Error: Campaign stopped. Subscriber not added.”*

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* **REST API**: Response includes the same error message

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#### Widgets

* Both the Dashboard and Signup widgets show the message:\
  \&#xNAN;*“This campaign has ended. If you believe this is a mistake, feel free to reach out to the campaign manager.”*
* The error appears after the form is submitted, not when the widget first loads

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#### Logins to Widgets

* Existing subscribers can still log in to widgets without issue

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#### Automations

* Participation email/SMS messages (e.g., First Referral, Referral, Referral Visitor) stop sending
* Reward email/SMS messages continue to send when pending rewards are delivered

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#### Rewards

* Reward logic and behavior continue to work as normal\
  For example, if a subscriber’s status changes to *Unconfirmed*, a new reward will still unlock (if you have a reward set up for that stage)

#### Stop Campaign Button and Scheduling Behavior

* Clicking the **Stop Campaign** button opens a popup where you can set a stop date

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* **If the stop date is in the past**:&#x20;
  * the campaign is considered stopped, and a Resume Campaign button appears in the 3-dot dropdown
* **If the campaign is active with no scheduled stop date**:&#x20;
  * the Stop Campaign popup defaults to today’s date
* **If the campaign is active with a scheduled stop date**:&#x20;
  * the Stop Campaign popup shows the previously selected date

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**Key Takeaway:** Stopping a campaign blocks new signups and halts participation automations, but rewards and subscriber access continue to function as normal
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