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

[_chandel_anshul]

Yes good policy 

But they have to give 60 free connects evey month. Then the more  the freelancer can apply or more canb generate revenue to upwork also.

[_chandel_anshul]

Try to give 60 connects and good job want atleast 6 connects so its not worth it. try to give atleast 60 connects per month.

[noorulain-zaman]

Hi, 

I am pleased to announce that today I received 10 connects after interview. 

Thank you Upwork and its team. It's a wonderful platform to work. We all should have pateince for this opputunity. 

Thank you,

Best regards, 

Noorulain **Edited for Community Guidelines**

[NikolaS]

Hi Yasir,

Thank you for reaching out to us. You’ll see your monthly free Connects added on your next billing cycle date. If you are 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.

Additionally, you may want to check this help article for more information about the billing cycle.

[second-sixty]

 i didn't get my free connact for this month

[NikolaS]

Hi Kamal,

Your monthly free Connects will be added on your next billing cycle date. 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.

Feel free to check this help article for more information about the billing cycle.

[profdralii]

And that Date is Today 19th December !
And I have neither received them and neither the connects from one of the interviews where I was also hired

[AleksandarD]

Hi Ali,

Please allow up to 24 hours for the Connects to be awarded to your account.

Thank you.

[profdralii]

Dear Aleksandar you want to say 48 hours

[LuiggiR]

Hi Ali,

I checked and can see that the Connects for the interview you mentioned were awarded to your account today. Also, regarding the monthly free Connects, you should receive them at the beginning of your next billing cycle which is tomorrow. Don't hesitate to let us know if you have additional questions.

Thank you.