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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
mjmahilom
Community Member
Sounds great! A huge help for us. ❤️
luizanbs
Community Member
I agree with Jose, 10 connects are not enough for good jobs. I am a new freelancer in upwork and I haven't yet gotten any jobs, although I have bought connects 3 times. When you convert dollars to Brazilian Reais, connects can get very expansive, since one USD today is 5,48 BRL. In addition to that we must pay pay pal fees. It is really hard for new tallented Brazilian folk who want to join upwork.
j_mimay
Community Member

Thanks

lnarendra
Community Member
Totally agree with Jose. 10 connects is very very less compare to the previous month's of free connects.

Usually it take 6 for one so technically we can't apply more than 2 for the whole month.

I strongly recommend , team can provide more connects that means more interviews.. more chances to win... These win be win win condition for both.

2fd2bb32
Community Member

So good to hear that... as a level entry Va free connect is a blessing.

Thank you Upwork looking forward for free connect and my landing client soon.

God Bless....

gul_shafi
Community Member
Yes you are right Jose.
hasanuzzamanmd88
Community Member

VERY  IMPRESSIVE 

duran_jorge
Community Member

I'm glad to hear that, free connect monthly is so good for me now but 20 or 30 connect would be awesome since I just begin to looking for new jobs, keep up the good job Upwork team

khan_nahidul
Community Member

good news to hear!

muhammad_fakhir
Community Member
Awesome,a great news to heard. I personally thank the committee and the upwork team for the support they are going to provide to us.