What are the options to cancel a transaction that is still pending on Metamask?

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• Nov 26, 2021 · 3 years ago
  If you have a pending transaction on Metamask, you have a few options to cancel it. One option is to simply wait for the transaction to be confirmed or rejected by the network. If the transaction is still pending after a while, you can try speeding up the cancellation process by increasing the gas fee. Another option is to replace the pending transaction with a new one that has a higher gas fee. This can be done by using the same nonce as the pending transaction but with a higher gas price. However, keep in mind that this method may not always be successful, especially if the original transaction has already been picked up by miners.
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• Nov 26, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Canceling a pending transaction on Metamask can be a bit tricky, but there are a few options you can try. One option is to use the 'Cancel' button in the Metamask interface. However, this option is only available for transactions that have not been broadcasted to the network yet. If the transaction has already been broadcasted, you can try using a tool like 'Speed Up & Cancel' on Etherscan. This tool allows you to replace the pending transaction with a new one that has a higher gas fee. Another option is to contact the recipient of the transaction and ask them to reject it. However, this option may not always be possible or successful.
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• Nov 26, 2021 · 3 years ago
  If you have a pending transaction on Metamask, you can try canceling it by following these steps: 1. Open Metamask and go to the 'Activity' tab. 2. Find the pending transaction that you want to cancel. 3. Click on the three dots (...) next to the transaction and select 'Cancel'. Please note that this option is only available for transactions that have not been confirmed by the network yet. If the transaction has already been confirmed, you will not be able to cancel it. In that case, you can try contacting the recipient of the transaction and ask them to send the funds back to you.
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• Nov 26, 2021 · 3 years ago
  To cancel a pending transaction on Metamask, you can try the following options: 1. Wait for the transaction to be confirmed or rejected by the network. If the transaction is still pending after a while, you can consider canceling it. 2. Increase the gas fee to speed up the cancellation process. This can be done by going to the 'Settings' tab in Metamask and adjusting the gas price. 3. Replace the pending transaction with a new one that has a higher gas fee. This can be done by using the same nonce as the pending transaction but with a higher gas price. Please note that canceling a pending transaction is not always guaranteed, especially if the original transaction has already been picked up by miners. It's always a good idea to double-check the transaction status before taking any action.
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