May 19, 2024 10:53:12 AM by Stefano Z
I recently signed up as a new freelancer on Upwork and I am eager to start applying for jobs. However, I have noticed that I have not yet received the initial 50 connects that are typically provided to new freelancers to help them get started on the platform.
Could you please assist me in understanding why I have not received these connects? Is there an additional step I need to complete or a requirement I might have overlooked?
Thank you for your assistance.
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May 20, 2024 10:06:54 AM by Andrea G
Hi all,
Upwork currently requires new freelancers to do one of two things before being able to submit a proposal for a job: subscribe to our Freelancer Plus membership plan for $20 USD a month, or purchase 100 Connects for $15 USD. After you fulfill this requirement you will also receive 50 free Connects to further help you get started on Upwork.
Jun 15, 2024 07:41:16 PM by Anupriya K
I'm new to upwork and 48 hours has passed and I've still not received my free connects.
Will I not be able to get them?
Jun 15, 2024 08:49:12 PM by Obed T
Upwork has now changed its rules for getting free connects as a new freelancer. Before you can get the free 50 connects, You have to buy 100 connects ($15) or subscribe to their Freelancer Plus membership ($20) monthly.
Jun 17, 2024 04:34:03 AM by Anupriya K
They're asking for a promo code to buy new connects, can I get the promo code please?
Jun 15, 2024 11:14:32 PM by Chellika C
Hi I'm just new to upwork and it shows that I need to bid using connects but I don't received any free connects yet coz I saw that once you sign up you'll have a free connect
Jun 16, 2024 12:06:42 AM by Priyanshu J
same problem here and I'm trying to contact the support but this not very unhelpful
Jun 16, 2024 12:17:58 AM by Priyanshu J
I made a new upwork account but I didn't got the free connects that I was supposed to get.
I tried to contact the upwork support but that is just a unhelpul bot which is repeating the same solutions that have not worked for me. I have checked the billing history and their is no transaction as I didn't received anything.
I have read the upwrork article for connects
In my profile, it shows that I have freelancer basic plan and my current billing cycle is 10th June, which according to the Upwork's own article I should receive on 10th June.
Now, its been a week. I still haven't received anything, as you can see in the below screenshot.
I hope I can get some solution.
Jun 16, 2024 02:53:52 AM by Pradeep H
Hi Priyanshu,
Jun 16, 2024 02:02:17 AM Edited Jun 16, 2024 02:18:22 AM by Qarshiboy N
Hi, I'm new to upwork, they used to give free connects, isn't it now?
Jun 16, 2024 02:20:15 AM by Mudassir H
for 50 free connects you have to buy their memership plan for connects or you have to buy connects for 15 dollars in order to receive 50 free connects.
Jun 16, 2024 05:07:27 AM Edited Jun 16, 2024 05:11:10 AM by Mohammadamin R
Dear Upwork Support,
I'm writing to follow up on my Upwork freelancer profile. I completed it several weeks ago and am eager to start working with clients. However, I haven't yet received confirmation that my profile has been reviewed and activated.
Additionally, I understand that new freelancers receive 50 free Connects to use when submitting proposals. I haven't seen these Connects credited to my account yet.
Would you be able to check the status of my profile review and confirm if I should have received Connects?
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Sincerely,
Jun 16, 2024 06:13:40 AM by Luiggi R
Hello Mohammadamin,
I can confirm that your account is already active. Additionally, Upwork currently requires new freelancers to do one of two things before being able to submit a proposal for a job: subscribe to our Freelancer Plus membership plan for $20 USD a month, or purchase 100 Connects for $15 USD. After you fulfill this requirement you will also receive 50 free Connects to further help you get started on Upwork.
Jun 16, 2024 05:28:19 AM by Shakilur R
I have app work account since 4 to 5 days but still not able to connect why ? Will I receive the bill after the due date?
Jun 16, 2024 06:18:24 AM by Luiggi R
Hi Shakilur,
Jun 15, 2024 02:45:24 PM by Mahmoud E
Hey i created my account for almost 2 weeks and i heared that we get about 50 free connections at the start but i didn't get any
looking forward for your support
Jun 16, 2024 07:12:25 AM by Clark S
Upwork now requires new freelancers to subscribe to Freelancer Plus for $20 USD/month or purchase 100 Connects for $15 USD to submit their first proposal. After you fulfill this requirement, you will also get the 50 free Connects that freelancers traditionally receive when signing up.
Jun 15, 2024 10:13:13 AM by Pasindu B
I am a newbie and signed up for Upwork(as freelancer). I have completed my profile 100%, but I still have not received free connects.
Jun 15, 2024 12:12:18 PM by Tolu O
Hi same with me. I didn't even get a confirmation mail from upwork
Jun 16, 2024 07:13:07 AM by Clark S
Upwork now requires new freelancers to subscribe to Freelancer Plus for $20 USD/month or purchase 100 Connects for $15 USD to submit their first proposal. After you fulfill this requirement, you will also get the 50 free Connects that freelancers traditionally receive when signing up.
Jun 16, 2024 08:44:32 AM by Thu T
Hello Upwork team,
It seems to me that I haven't received the free connections after logging in. It's been more than 48 hours since I signed up, and I haven't received them yet. Could you please help me?
Thank you,
Jun 16, 2024 08:50:15 AM by Ayoub B
Hi, I have the same question, also i would like to know why can't I get my account verified I can't find the verification menu in my settings
Jun 16, 2024 09:05:50 AM by Sujal B
Hi , I have same issue i do haven't received any connects from freelancer basic plan it's already been up to 2 -3 days, i want help
thank you
Jun 16, 2024 09:20:54 AM by Luiggi R
Hi Thu, Ayoub, and Sujal,
Jun 16, 2024 10:27:27 AM by Natnael W
It seems to me that I haven't received the free connections after logging in. It's been more than 23 hours since I signed up, and I haven't received them yet. Could you please help me? i really need to work
Jun 16, 2024 11:16:49 AM by Luiggi R
Hi Natnael,
Jun 16, 2024 11:31:33 AM by Natnael W
so i may not get my free connects unless i subscribe to freelancer plus membership or purchase 100 connects right?
Jun 16, 2024 12:50:41 PM Edited Jun 16, 2024 01:07:52 PM by Nikola S
Hi!
This is me. Tayyab Ayas, the founder of Sincere Mechanic.
**Edited for Community Guidelines**
I completed my profile on June 13, and now it has been more than 4 days and I still have not received the free 50 connects from Upwork.
Kindly consider my request and take action as soon as you can!
Regards,
Tayyab Ayas
Jun 16, 2024 03:53:58 PM by Daniel A
Hello,Moderator
I just created accounts with Upworks but unfortunately I got zero connect as a new freelancer . Have you made any changes to connects as new freelancer since it used to be 50 connect as new worker?
Jun 16, 2024 06:22:24 PM by Pradeep H
Hi Daniel,
Yes, you are required to do one of two things before being able to submit a proposal for a job: subscribe to our Freelancer Plus membership plan for $20 USD a month, or purchase 100 Connects for $15 USD. After you fulfill this requirement you will also receive 50 free Connects to further help you get started on Upwork.
- Pradeep
Jun 17, 2024 02:16:52 AM by Ayesha A
I am new to this and I did not get my free connects after login. What should I do.
Jun 17, 2024 03:31:24 AM Edited Jun 17, 2024 03:32:23 AM by David S
Stand patient for a few days. New accounts are sluggish to get settled in.
Must be that 1982 server they have!
Anyway, you can buy a few. You will have to eventually anyway and get the jobs rolling.
USUING CONNECTS is a whole scu=ience that I am going to write a book on (maybe)
In the meantime - your profile could use a lot more information and polishing.
Good Luck!
Jun 17, 2024 03:36:39 AM by Ishan S
Hello
It's been more than 48 hours since I joined upwork and didn't get connects, still it's showing zero connects.
Please help me.
Thank you.
Jun 17, 2024 03:56:05 AM by Zarvan K
hey I have the same issue , Unfortunately I found that we have to buy 100 connects for 15$ and then they will charge extra 50 connects🙄
Jun 17, 2024 04:10:10 AM by Natasha P
There are NO free connects any longer. To receive 50 connects from Upwork, you need to either: a) subscribe to the Freelancer Plus membership ($20 per month) or b) buy 100 connects directly from Upwork for $15. Once you do either, Upwork will add 50 free connects on top.
Jun 17, 2024 03:44:52 AM by Zarvan K
Doesnt Upwork give free Connects to new freelancers any more ?
Usually Upwork gave free connect as you signed up , completed your profile and passed Upwork Accademy before.
Why It's policy gets harder for freelancers every day
Jun 17, 2024 04:10:17 AM by Natasha P
There are NO free connects any longer. To receive 50 connects from Upwork, you need to either: a) subscribe to the Freelancer Plus membership ($20 per month) or b) buy 100 connects directly from Upwork for $15. Once you do either, Upwork will add 50 free connects on top.
Jun 13, 2024 03:22:27 PM by Marwa M
I am a new user for the app, its been a week and i did not get connects.
Please your response ASAP.
Jun 17, 2024 04:14:17 AM by Natasha P
There are NO free connects any longer. To receive 50 connects from Upwork, you need to either: a) subscribe to the Freelancer Plus membership ($20 per month, you can cancel it, however) or b) buy 100 connects directly from Upwork for $15. Once you do either, Upwork will add 50 free connects on top.