> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.padton.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.padton.com/padton/ido/cancel-an-ido.md). # Cancel an IDO ## Conditions to cancel a project The primary condition for canceling a project is if it does not reach its soft cap by the end of the presale period. This ensures that the project has not gathered sufficient investor interest or funding to proceed effectively. ## How to cancel an IDO? {% embed url="" %} How to Cancel IDO on PadTON | Quick and Easy Guide {% endembed %} ### Step 1: Connect wallet Connect wallet, If you don't know how to connect your wallet, [Click here](/padton/connect-wallet.md) to see instructions for connecting your wallet ### Step 2: Go to IDO screen At header, Click IDO to go to IDO screen

### Step 3: Navigate to Your IDO screen At IDO screen, click on "Go to your IDO" at banner before the footer

### Step 4: Access Listing Tab #### Access Listing Tab, on the Your IDO screen, click on the "Listing" tab to view your created projects. The Listing tab categorizes your projects by status. This tab is crucial for finding projects that are eligible for finalization or cancellation.

### Step 5: Select Your Project Choose the project with the "Sale End" status and it does not reach its soft cap that you wish to cancel, click the "View" button to access the project details.

### Step 6: Cancel the Project Click the "Refund" button to cancel the project. During the cancellation, the system will automatically: * Investor Refunds: Refund all TON investments back to the investors’ wallets. Investors will go to the project details page to claim the number of TON they invested * Token Return: Return all tokens allocated for the presale back to the project owner’s wallet.

## Conclusion Canceling an IDO involves several critical steps, from accessing the project management dashboard to initiating refunds. By following these detailed guidelines, project owners can ensure a smooth and transparent cancellation process, maintaining trust and integrity within the community. This process ensures that all investors are refunded, and tokens are returned to the project owner, allowing for potential future relaunches or re-evaluation of the project strategy. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.padton.com/padton/ido/cancel-an-ido.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.