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.
Nov 23, 2024 11:59:59 PM by Muhammad I
I've noticed that for a long time, my proposals are being viewed, but the connects aren't being returned. Yesterday, I applied for a project using 18 connects, I purchased connects for $3; they weren't free connects. The client viewed it and even responded to me, but I still haven't received the connects back. Why is that?
Nov 25, 2024 04:31:59 PM by Christopher P
I haven't recurved any connects yet since I've open my account 1 or 2 weeks ago.
Nov 29, 2024 11:59:56 PM by Muhammad I
Hello 👋 Upwork team,
A few days ago, I applied for a Svelte project on Upwork. The client viewed my proposal and even discussed the project with me. However, I didn’t get my connects back, nor did I receive any notification. Could you please check my account and help me get my connects refunded?
Thank you!
Nov 30, 2024 11:00:10 AM by Jeanne H
If the client interacts with the proposal or you, no connects will be returned. The client can talk to you and interview you, but they don't have to hire you. For whatever reason, the client decided not to hire you. This is freelancing. You will apply for more projects than you will receive. No matter where or how you freelance, there will be costs. If you don't have some money to invest, you will find it very difficult to freelance.
Connects are access to jobs, and part of the money you have to invest into your business. You had the opportunity, so the connects worked to give you access to the client.
May 5, 2024 04:25:51 AM by Nabil S
Upwork basic plan freelancers get 10 free connects every month. But I haven't got any free connects of this month yet.
May 5, 2024 05:16:59 AM by Sydney x
Have you tried checking "My stats" page to see if you got any connects
May 5, 2024 05:20:18 AM by Luiggi R
Hi Nabil,
Thank you for reaching out. I see that the last day of your membership billing cycle was yesterday; your membership is currently in the process of renewing for the new month; let us know if, after 24 hours, you haven't received your Connects, and we'll gladly assist you further.
Jun 3, 2024 07:33:23 AM by Syed Mohid U
Hello,
I tried alot i can't buy connects. I am from Pakistan i am using debit card and just started on Upwork.
Jun 3, 2024 07:53:38 AM by Nikola S
Hi Syed,
Thank you for reaching out to us. Could you please try an alternate payment method or retry again after a couple of hours? If the issue persists, please share a screenshot from your end so that we can look into this further and assist you accordingly.
May 7, 2024 09:28:42 PM Edited May 7, 2024 09:29:58 PM by Muhaiminul I
What's the best method to proceed? Should I use a credit or debit card? If so, what is the process to use them? I need some guidance on the most suitable approach to buy Upwork connects efficiently.
May 8, 2024 12:16:11 AM Edited May 8, 2024 12:16:46 AM by Ramesh Kumar K
Always better to purchase connects through the earnings from Upwork.
There are always exchange differences there when withdraw the amount from Upwork. Also if you use credit / debit card for connects purchase same exchange difference will be there too. I meant the difference between the market rate and the Upwork's bank rates.
May 8, 2024 03:35:36 AM by Chintu K
There is a need of connects in upwork, so help me to buy or collect connect in upwork
May 8, 2024 04:30:54 AM by Nikola S
Hi Chintu,
Thank you for reaching out to us. Could you please clarify if you need any assistance with purchasing Connects?
Aug 14, 2024 11:40:42 PM by Md Jobayer H
Hello! Dear
How do I buy Connect in new condition? Tell me about this in detail?
- Jobayer Hossen
Apr 29, 2024 10:46:45 AM by Venus C
Hi! I have been receiving an email monthly that 10 connects has been added to my account. Howver, whenever I am checking, it's still zero. Can anyone help me regarding this matter? Thank you so much!
May 8, 2024 06:19:55 AM by Pradeep H
Hi Venus,
Thank you for your message. I checked your account and I see that your monthly billing cycle starts from the 10th of every month. That said, you should receive your free monthly Connects within 24-48 hours after the start of the new billing cycle every month. I can confirm that the monthly Connects were credited to your account for the months of March and April. Feel free to message us if you need further assistance.
- Pradeep
Aug 14, 2024 11:41:25 PM by Md Jobayer H
Hello! Dear
How do I buy Connect in new condition? Tell me about this in detail?
- Jobayer Hossen
Aug 15, 2024 02:26:02 AM by Pradeep H
Hi Md Jobayer,
Thank you for your message. You can purchase additional Connects by following the below steps:
You can refer to this help page for more information.
- Pradeep