May 2, 2024 09:32:37 PM Edited May 3, 2024 01:15:32 PM by Andrea G
I submitted two proposals, but just as I clicked 'submit proposal,' I found myself outside of the top four bidding positions. However, I still haven't received my boosted connects back.
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May 3, 2024 01:16:11 PM by Andrea G
Hi all,
As a freelancer or agency, you'll use Connects to Submit Proposals and let clients know you're interested in their project. You receive ten free Connects every month at the beginning of your billing cycle and bonuses for some interviews you win. We will send you a notification in Upwork (notification bell) and an email when you earn free Connects. For more information on how this works, check out our guide here.
Aug 4, 2024 03:59:55 AM by Berke Enes A
Hi, I can't understand why Upwork don't refund connects when job is closed without hire. Am I have to pay 100 dollars every month to catch a job? It really doesn't make sense. I have 25 archived proposals and only one job is hired.
Aug 4, 2024 06:45:22 AM by Maria T
You can look for information on the forum, there are many threads about this.
Connects are not returned unless the client closes the contract without signing up or if Upwork closes it because it is considered a scam.
Aug 4, 2024 07:02:34 AM by Berke Enes A
They closes it without signing up but connects are still not refunded.
Aug 4, 2024 10:33:52 AM by Jeanne H
Maria is correct. The client has to close the job. If they do, then you will see the job has closed, and the connects will be returned. The client doen't have to hire.
Aug 5, 2024 09:03:56 PM by Berke Enes A
For example I submitted this proposal 2 months ago, It's closed without hire but I didn't get any connects.
Aug 5, 2024 11:40:58 PM by Maria T
I don't know for sure, but most likely the job has been closed by Upwork because it has "expired".
Aug 4, 2024 10:05:18 AM by Marcela B
I watched a video for 8 connects, and still do not see them in my balance, Could you please let me know.
Aug 4, 2024 11:39:48 AM by Ivygail J
Hello Marcela,
Could you please confirm if you clicked on the button "Get your free Connects"? If you watched the video today and clicked on the button, please allow 24 to 48 hours for the credit to appear on your Connects History page. Let us know if you need further assistance.
Aug 4, 2024 11:51:54 AM by Marcela B
Where should I find the¨Get your free connects button? I watched twice and did not see that button.
Thanks
Marcela
Aug 4, 2024 01:04:00 PM by Ivygail J
Thank you for following up, Marcela,
I’ve escalated your community post to a support ticket. One of our agents will be in touch with you soon to assist.
Oct 2, 2024 04:18:30 AM by Md Abu H
How have you watched the video, I can't find it could you help me, please?
Aug 5, 2024 11:31:03 AM by Crystal Q
I applied to a project but after the client contacted me to start the project, I recieved an email from upwork that my proposal was declined because upwork had suspended the client. Upwork has not returned my 14 connects for submitting the proposal.
Aug 5, 2024 12:53:51 PM by Ivygail J
Hi Crystal,
I saw your post in the community and converted it into a support ticket to give it the attention it deserves. Rest assured that one of our agents will be reaching out to you.
Aug 5, 2024 09:45:11 PM by Duong L
Hi, Ivygail and the Upwork team,
I'm also similar to Crystals. I applied for the Job and saw a warning Client is suspended while during the time I sent a proposal, I didn't see anything about a warning. After I sent the proposal, then I saw a warning, and the Client didn't have any operation about that job in real. Some weeks have past, and I haven't received any return Connects about this post.
Kindly support and solve this one.
Thank you so much.
Aug 5, 2024 10:08:31 PM by Bhumika A
Hello,
I have been in upwork for a long time, earlier in case of a withdrawal for an unresponsive client. The connects used to get refunded.
But currently, this is not the case, and it's quite expensive to buy connects for only job search. Most of the clients have raised the proposal connects in search of genuine freelancers, which is understood. But I joined upwork for work, not only to invest my money.
I would recommend that please work on the connects refunds because even though I buy connects it's not 100% guaranteed that I get the job. There should be some relief for the struggling freelancer.
Thanks
Bhumika
Aug 5, 2024 11:54:26 PM by Ashraf K
I've been on this platform for over 3 years now, during this time I never saw Upwork refunding connects if the proposal is withdrawn.
And doing so does not make any business sense!
This is not a job, freelancing is similar to running a business you have to invest in order to get returns, although returns are not guranteed!
Aug 6, 2024 10:56:58 PM by Nazeer A
I recently bought connects on Upwork, and the payment has been successfully deducted from my account. However, my connects balance is still showing as 0. I've already refreshed my account and checked for any payment confirmation, but the issue persists. Could you please help resolve this as soon as possible?
Aug 7, 2024 04:29:08 AM by Nesra H
Why weren't my Connects refunded when my client was suspended?
Why am I receiving 93 Connects instead of 100 after upgrading to a Plus membership?
Aug 7, 2024 07:12:24 AM by Joanne P
Hi Nesra,
If we remove a project’s post because we believe it violates our Terms of Service, Connects you used on that proposal will be returned. Please allow the Connects to be added back to your account automatically.
If you choose to upgrade your account from Basic to Plus, your free Connects will be prorated. This means that we'll allocate them based on time, or specifically, on how many days have already passed during your billing cycle.
By prorating free Connects, we can be sure that you always get a fair amount, no matter when you make changes to your plan. You can find this information here.
Aug 8, 2024 09:42:12 AM by Nesra H
My proposal for the job was declined because my client was suspended. However, the Connects I used for that proposal were not returned.
Aug 8, 2024 11:23:04 AM by Pradeep H
Hi Nesra,
I checked and can confirm that you have already received credit for Connects used for a recently closed job. You can refer to the Connect History page for more information.
- Pradeep
Aug 7, 2024 08:55:05 PM by Bhumika A
I am with you, tired of not getting work or my connects refund. I would love to purchase connects if they are affordable.
Aug 8, 2024 11:00:01 AM by Valentina A
Hi Upwork Support,
I hope you're doing well.
Recently, I had two proposals taken back because the job postings turned out to be fraudulent. I was informed that my Connects would be refunded, but I haven't received them yet. Could you please look into this and assist with the refund of my Connects?
Thank you for your help!
Best regards,
Valentina Argaez