More Connects to win more of the work you love

[katbenjamin]

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

[71ce994e]

Hey I want to get a job can you plz help me give a one chance

[toobazafar]

Thanks for the response Goran!

Well I did the same thing. Applied to a job post and received response from the client... and got hired.

I guess I was sent contract against my proposal, that's why did not get the free 10 connects. 

Anyway, let's see how it goes for future proposals 🙂

[learn2020]

That's encouraging! Thank you!

[NikolaS]

Hi Esha,

I would like to suggest checking out the Freelancing Resources board where you can find articles to help you boost your Upwork career.

[akudoo]

Hello Community,

I'm new here, I got the below mail

"Great job with your proposal for .... — you got interviewed! As a token of our appreciation for your hard work on Upwork, we’re awarding you 10 free Connects!"

However, there was no invitation to accept "Invitations to interview (0)" neither did I attended an interview. I'm confused, I need help.

Thank you.

[LuiggiR]

Hi Israel,

I'm sorry if the email you received confused you. The email is in relation to a proposal you sent to a client which the client responded to, and since you replied back you were awarded 10 free Connects. You can check here to learn more.

The "Invitations to Interview" section under "My Proposals"  are the messages sent directly by clients asking you to discuss their job. This is without you sending out a proposal first. 

Thank you.

[researchediting]

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Luiggi R wrote:

....The email is in relation to a proposal you sent to a client which the client responded to, and since you replied back you were awarded 10 free Connects. You can check here to learn more.

The "Invitations to Interview" section under "My Proposals"  are the messages sent directly by clients asking you to discuss their job. This is without you sending out a proposal first. 

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re: emphasis added above

I don't think so. Don't you mean "since the client responded back to the freelancer's proposal"?

[LuiggiR]

Hi Douglas,

Freelancers must reply to the client's message they receive in response to their proposal, in order to be awarded the free Connects.

[gfxarun]

I total agree..10 free connects are too little.. 

[feauser]

Hello Katrina,

I am a Freelancer and under the Free Basic Plan.

When will i receive my 10 free connects in my account.

My billing cycle has changed from today.

Please let me know.

Thanks and Regards,

Sujoy