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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
nnoyon
Community Member

Hey Mikko, how are you? I've been out of upwork for a long time, I've been recently start working . But I can't win the project. can you suggest me some trick? how to win easily project. Thanks

BojanS
Community Manager

Hi Angelina,

 

Once our upcoming free Connects program launches this month, you’ll see your monthly free Connects added on your next billing cycle date. If you're not sure when your billing cycle begins, 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.

 

Thank you!

jorgeprz
Community Member

Well, if it is to comment on the subject in question, this should be filled with opinions, which each person will have to own.

 

I think it is an important improvement, since before it was ZERO the monthly accredited connects, however now there will be 10.

 

I think that freelancers should focus on a better use of the connects, as it is:
Apply for tasks that we can really stand out and win.
Apply for projects that match our skills.
Respond to interviews quickly.
Buy 20 connects every time we get paid from a project won.

 

Our job, as freelancers, is and should be to solve clients' requirements instead of evaluating UP's management. Because this only results in debates, discussions, etc, etc, which, according to my experience, does not lead to anything good.

mamunjone
Community Member

Hello, This is Md Al**Edited for community guidelines**. Now At present I available connect is 0 Available. Please give me free connects in my Account Because I unable to submit new job.

 

florydev
Community Member
Only because you asked nicely I will start giving you 10 a month...and shoot just for fun you can have 10 for every client that messages you up to 50 a month.
nareshkumar08
Community Member

Hi Katrina B,

 

I didn't receive 10 free Connects in December month for my Freelancer Basic Plan.

 

Can you tell me when I will get my connects.

 

regards

g_sreekumar
Community Member

Freelancer Basic Plan - Receive 10 free Connects per month.
Has anyone received this 10 free connects in December.

JoanneP
Moderator

Hi Md Al Mamun, Naresh, and Sreekumar,

 

The monthly free Connects will be added on your next billing cycle date. You can check your “Memberships and Connects” page under User Settings. You’ll also receive an email when your Connects are available for use.

niraj08
Community Member
Hello,

It's already December and I still don't see any free connects added to my account. As per the below table, the freelancer with a basic plan will receive 10 free connects every month. I still have not received any. Can please somebody look into this, thank you.

Regards
Niraj.
JoanneP
Moderator

Hi Niraj,

 

The monthly free Connects will be added on your next billing cycle date. You can check your “Memberships and Connects” page under User Settings. You’ll also receive an email when your Connects are available for use.