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More Connects to win more of the work you love

katbenjamin
Community Member

UPDATE: This is already live. You’ll see these free Connects added to your account at the start of your next billing cycle. You can find this date on your Memberships and Connects page under User Settings.

 

 

 

In December, we’re upgrading Connects to provide you free monthly Connects and bonus Connects for interviews you win. You’re doing amazing things on Upwork, and more Connects means more chances to do the work you love. 

 

We’ve seen a huge surge in client activity, and our work marketplace is full of opportunities for all the incredible talent on our platform. We can’t wait to watch you use these Connects to win your share of these opportunities, form stronger relationships with clients, and grow your career on Upwork.

 

We introduced paid Connects to keep spam from crowding out your proposals and help you win the jobs you want. But we want to ensure connecting with clients is exciting and affordable, so we’re changing our program to provide you with the Connects you need to build deeper relationships and unlock the best opportunities.

 

Here’s exactly what you can expect:

 

Freelancer Basic Plan

Receive 10 free Connects per month (according to billing cycle)

Freelancer Plus Plan

Receive 80 Connects per month (70 + 10 free Connects)

(according to billing cycle)

Connects Rollover Limits

 The Basic and Plus roll over limit is now 200 Connects

Interview Requests 

Freelancers receive free Connects (the number may vary) when they win an interview with an established client on Upwork**

 

 

In December, you’ll see these free Connects added to your account at the start of your next billing cycle. You can find this date on your Memberships and Connects page under User Settings. You’ll also receive an email when your Connects are available for use.

 

These changes will create more opportunities for everyone in our community, and we’re continuing to explore other ways to show our appreciation for everything you do. Your success is our success, and we’re proud to provide a home where you can do the work you love, form lucrative relationships, and build an amazing independent business.

 

Learn more about how Connects work here

Update 7/23/2021: Note that when Connects are awarded for interview requests this will show up as two transactions in the Connects History. There is no change to how these are awarded, this is simply done for accounting purposes.

** Updated 1/2/2023

2,370 Comments
helena-soares
Community Member

This is a great contribute! Thanks 🙂

acdigitaldesign
Community Member

Besides more free connects I would like to see the opportunity to bring my client to Upwork with no fees. It doesn't make sense to me to pay the share with Upwork for my client but this client might generate income for Upwork by hiring another Upworker for different needs. Is this concept being considered?
Thank you,

Alicia

noorulain-zaman
Community Member

Hi, 

 

I am glad to know about this news and would go for this opportunity.

 

Thank you,

 

Best regards 

 

rceft
Community Member

Great, thank you!

Rowena

 

khshamim
Community Member

Great news ! Really gald to here.But it would be better if the connects number is 30 per month.

ziaullahgeek
Community Member

Great Step. Appreciate it.

m3dnick
Community Member
Thanke you very much
fnorgbedzi
Community Member

Good news, Thanks so much, Upwork Team, but please 10 connects for a month wont be enough. that portion of the policy requires a review, remeber when we win a contract it is a plus for the platform as well. 

kochubei_valeria
Community Member

Hi Alicia,

 

Thanks for your feedback. This is actually something we already have available for our Top Rated talent. You should be able to access this post here for more information and I'll also share your account information with the team so they could reach out to you via email with the link. 

bitilfool
Community Member

This is a very great news!