Direct Contracts new beta offering.

[Nikolina M]

Hi Jason, 

Thanks for your reply!

I understand you can't roll out 100 features all at once on a platform of this scale, but if the direct contracts prove to be useful in the long run, I don't see a reason why they shouldn't be a part of freelancer's profile & stats.

As for making things easier for the clients, I've found that video won over the list of written instructions each time. Even when a registered client wanted to hire me they found some things confusing, let alone in the situation I described in my op.  Like I told Vladimir, some things that seem obvious and easy to him or me look different from a busy client's perspective. So, I'm hopeful I'll see something of the sort soon.

[Shweta M]

will a direct contract with a non-upwork client show in my completed projects and other profile credentials?

[Aleksandar D]

Hi Shweta,

Since your client and you will only be using Upwork for payments, any Direct Contracts will not impact your Upwork reputation metrics (for example your Job Success Score or Top-Rated status). These contracts also will not be included in your other Upwork profile stats, such as total earnings, number of jobs, etc.

Thank you.

[Peter K]

Hello, 

I would love to use it. I actually thought it works for everyone. I was creating a direct contract for one of my clients and realized it's not available in my country Kenya. I would be happy to be given the opportunity to use it. 

Thanks,

Peter

[Rana A]

Hi. I tried to send direct contract to my non-upwork client but I used his 3 different emails but eveytime I face this message below his email 'This email address is already associated with an Upwork account '

but he is not a upwork user. can anybody please guide me what to do. thanks in advance

[Joanne Marie P]

Hi Rana,

One of our team members will reach out and assist you directly via a support ticket. Thank you!