Not receiving connects as a new account

[8ddc61ab]

Hi there! I created an Upwork account on July 10th, 2024, and I haven't received any connects since then. I have checked my Connects History and there's still nothing. I would be so grateful if you could help me with this issue. Thank you!

[JoanneP]

Hi Hari and Jazmine,

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.

[84bf83f5]

Hi, 

Iam Varshi. I created my profile in Upwork a month ago. I see my profile is not yet credited with 50 connects. I am yet to apply for a project. Kindly assist me in getting the free connects.

[6743a974]

I'm about to reach my first month too and haven't received any Connects. I've also tried to buy some so I can at least start applying but I can't even do that.

[JoanneP]

Hi Varshi,

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.

[84bf83f5]

Thank you Joanne for the update. However I was exited to start as a young freelancer. Upwork should encourage fresh freelancer by providing free connects as they did earlier as it will be very difficult for us to get clients initially. Expecting someone to reach Upwork regarding this.I thought of trying small projects with free connects and then move on to plans once I get atleast one project. I am disappointed now.

[PradeepH]

Hi Sudhakar,

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.

- Pradeep

[f7e7f3a4]

Hi, I just joined in and I am still learning the ropes of Upwork. When I checked my profile, I had 0 connects. I thought newcomers were given free 10 connects (and in the subsequent months). I am contemplating buying the 100 connects for $15, but I have a question. Is it a one-time thing, or will I be charged $15 monthly for the 100 connects?

[3ec2361e]

Since you signed up today, next month you'll receive free connects, which will count as your first month. The free connects are given monthly, totaling 10 connects. Your $15 purchase, however, is a one-time deal and not recurring monthly. Once you've spent $15 on connects, you can then purchase additional ones for $1.50, which gives you 10 connects, as long as it's below $15. It's up to you whether you want to spend less than $15 initially; $15 is just the first purchase amount, and subsequent purchases can be lower.

[spectralua]

One-time. You will receve 50 connects as bonus then. Then 10 connects monthly for free.

[4a309d1f]

I created new account & It's been 5 Days but till now I didn't received 50 Free Connects, Please Help Me Out.

[3ec2361e]

Hi, there are no longer 50 free connects when you create an account. The free connects are now given monthly, which is only 10 connects. For example, if you start today, July 17, your free 10 connects will be available on August 17. However, if you avail $15 for 100 connects, you'll get an additional 50 connects for free. that would be a total of 150 connects

[a520bd44]

Hey,

I have recently made my account on upwork. Unfortunately, I have not recieved any free connects.

[3ec2361e]

Hi, there are no longer free connects when you create an account. The free connects are now given monthly, which is only 10 connects. For example, if you start today, July 17, your free 10 connects will be available on August 17. However, if you avail $15 for 100 connects, you'll get an additional 50 connects for free. that would be a total of 150 connects

[3ec2361e]

Hi, there are no longer free connects when you create an account. The free connects are now given monthly, which is only 10 connects. For example, if you start today, July 17, your free 10 connects will be available on August 17. However, if you avail $15 for 100 connects, you'll get an additional 50 connects for free. that would be a total of 150 connects

[5b3d387c]

I didn't receive my monthly free connects even though it's been 24 hours since my billing cycle started. I also didn't get the 50 free connects when I opened my account.

[LuiggiR]

Hi Nay

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, and start receiving your monthly membership Connects for any subsequent months. 

[4612c28d]

I am also new to upwork and i bought connects before i got 50 free connects

[83cce7d5]

ever since i have created my account , didnt receive any connects , my connects history is still empty as well as my connects balance 😞

[c0fc78ce]

I also have the same issue with you 😞

[JoanneP]

Hi Ouday,

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.

[e38aac32]

Why all of you answer with the same thing like yea we get it but explain then? we don't get free connections unless we pay first 15$ or 20$ for whatever plan ? so we won't recieve any connections because we just signed up on upwork right?

[6fa1d8d9]

I recently signed up as a new freelancer on Upwork and am eager to start applying for jobs on the platform. 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.

Could you please assist me in understanding why I have not received these connects?

[n_pudikova]

Hi,

There are NO more free connects. You need to purchase them or subscribe for a Freelancer Plus membership, and then Upwork will add 50 on top. You need to study how the platform operates. Use the "Academy" tab above. 

[08a271df]

help me please 

i can't received 50 connect  for the first time

[RonnaP]

Hi Hawna,

Thank you for reaching out to us about receiving your free Connects. Currently, new freelancers on Upwork need to do one of two things before they can receive free 50 Connects and 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. You can see this helpful article to learn more.

Also as a reminder, your profile must represent you as an individual and that all the information in your profile including your profile photo needs to be accurate, truthful, and verifiable. Your profile photo should be a clear, headshot-style photo of you which is cropped from the top of your head, and just below your shoulders, and -

• you are not wearing sunglasses in the photo;
• it is not a logo or clip-art;
• it is not a group photo;
• the photo was not digitally-altered
  
  

Please check this help article for more information on how to update your profile photo.

[633ba324]

as a new member im supossed to get free connect but i dont get any and ive been waiting for two weeks already. please anyone help me to understand why this happened

[celgins]

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.

[2cc88f3f]

my name is Mulisa and work as a data entry worker. I am from Ethiopia. I am new to upwork but I didn't get connects please help me

[celgins]

Mulisa,

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.

[e121444e]

Clark s

thank you! for your support. I informed about free connect at beggining before I join upwork and I didn't got it, that is why I ask here. thank you again.

[LuiggiR]

Hi Mulisa,

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.

[08a271df]

help me please 

I can't received 50 connect for the first time 

[JoanneP]

Hi Hawna,

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.

[e121444e]

I am new freelancer and waiting for receive free connect please help me.

[LuiggiR]

Hi Sena,

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.

[528a8b52]

Do membership subscription 

[cf863cb0]

It's more than 48hours now and I still did not recieve the promised connect for new accounts, do I have to do anything before I get them?