What Happens to Your Fiverr Seller Account Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Contact
fiverr.com/support
Orders
Deliver or cancel active orders
Balance
Claim pending and clearing earnings
Step-by-Step Guide
Check for active orders in progress
Log into the Fiverr seller dashboard and check for active orders. Buyers are waiting for deliverables. Cancel orders you cannot fulfill — buyers will receive automatic refunds.
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Pause all gigs to prevent new orders
Set all gigs to "paused" or "out of office" mode immediately to prevent new orders from coming in.
Claim pending and clearing earnings
Fiverr holds earnings for a clearing period (14 days for new sellers, 7 days for established). Contact Fiverr support to claim all available and clearing funds.
Notify repeat buyers
If the seller had regular clients or subscription-based gigs, notify them through Fiverr messaging about the situation.
Document Now Checklist
- Fiverr username
- Active orders and due dates
- Available earnings balance
- Clearing earnings balance
- Linked PayPal or bank for withdrawals
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Fiverr Seller Account. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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