# How to reject a swap

**For:** Manager | Admin
**You'll need:** A swap offer with status **'Open'** or **'Pending approval'**.

If a swap shouldn't go ahead, reject it. Nothing on the schedule changes — the shift stays with the person who offered it.

## Reject

1. Open **Planning → 'Manage swaps'** and click the offer.
2. Click **'Reject'**.

## What happens

- The offer's status becomes **'Rejected'**.
- Any pending applications are declined.
- The original owner keeps the shift, and the people involved are emailed.

```{note}
Rejecting closes the offer for good. If the worker still needs cover, they can post a fresh offer — assuming the shift is still far enough out under your swap rules.
```

## Verify it worked

The offer shows a **'Rejected'** badge and no longer accepts applications. The shift's assignment is unchanged.

## Related

- {doc}`approve-a-swap`
- {doc}`review-the-swap-queue`