Does anyone face with issue about unknown device/ browser?

[aleksandra-r]

Hello,

I started getting notifications in August about attempts to log in to the UpWork account from an unknown device/ browser. I am logging in using one of my two laptops ( both recognized by UpWork a while ago) and I usually work from 2 locations (also recognized by UpWork). As far as I know, my IP addresses should be the same and I wasn't clearing my cookies. It happened 4-5 times in the last 30 days and it was not happening before.

Did anyone notice anything similar? Everything is sorted out after 2-factor verification, but I am worried about why this is happening at all and if it has any impact on my UpWork account.

Best regards,

Aleksandra

[spectralua]

It may be browser update, cookies lifetime expiration, system updates. But with warning received you need take care about checking whats happened.

[egaruth · Accepted solution]

Hi Aleksandra,

Thank you for reaching out to us. I shared your concern with our team and one of our agents already reached out to you directly via a support ticket to assist you further. You can access your ticket on this page.

[aleksandra-r]

Hi Nikola,

Since I reported this, the system is asking me for a verification code each time I log in. Do you think it would be a good solution to enable a 2-step verification every time I log in to add an extra layer of security or it doesn't have anything to do with that?

Best regards,

Aleksandra

[759e32fa]

Hi Aleksandra,

AJ here stepping in for Nikola. We do recommend the users to enable this to have, as you said, an added layer of security. You can disable it as well, all according to your preference.

[aleksandra-r]

Thanks for your response Annie, I will probably enable it.

[aleksandra-r]

Thank you both for your answer, I checked the ticket and it seems everything is fine with my account, but I got that message again when I logged in this morning. It could be up to my Internet provider, as each time this happens I got a notification about an unknown location. It is a different location each time, but in the same country, so I hope it shouldn't be an issue.

Best regards,

Aleksandra

[bilsim]

Do you use an Apple device? Apple is very stubborn with security checks, it may something to do with the device and Apple ID.

[aleksandra-r]

No, I am not using Apple. I am using the same device(s) for accessing the UpWork for 2 years now and this was not happening until August. I don't have any idea why it is happening, but since I reported this to UpWork, it started to happen every time I am logging in. Before that, it started happening in August and it happened 4-5 times.

I don't know if enabling 2-step verification would help with this. I am not sure why UpWork is not recognizing my device/location. I check "remember this device" each time I am logging in, I didn't clear my cookies recently, I am always using the same browser (Chrome), and I didn't change my location in the last few days. I am using the same network always to access the system, not accessing via private browsing mode or VPN.