Not receiving connects as a new account

[#1]

Hello, Everyone!

A friend suggested I create an upwork account to Jumpstart my freelancing career. He mentioned that I should have free connectes upon joining for me to bid on contracts. After completing my account, I have 0 connect credits. Is there anything else I need to do?

[#2]

Hi there!, I created an upwork acount for a month before and still have not recieved any free connects, neither the 50 free conncets for a new membership or the 10 free connects that are given monthly. 

could you please assit me to solve this issue!

[#3]

Hello Ouchfoun,

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 $19.99 USD a month, or purchase Connects. After you fulfill this requirement you will also receive 50 free Connects to further help you get started on Upwork.

[#4]

I am a new user and have not received the initial free connects. It's been almost a week. 

Please advise/help. 

[#5]

Hello Daniel,

Thank you for sharing your concern. Please know that 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 $19.99 USD a month, or purchase Connects. After you fulfill this requirement you will also receive 50 free Connects to further help you get started on Upwork.

[#6]

Hi 

just wondering if you get any connects when you join upwork or its only when you buy ?

[#7]

Hello Muhammad,

As a new freelancer on Upwork, you need to do one of two things before being able to submit a proposal for a job: subscribe to our Freelancer Plus membership plan for $19.99 USD a month, or purchase Connects. After you fulfill this requirement you will also receive 50 free Connects to further help you get started on Upwork.

[#8]

I haven’t received my free connects since I created my Upwork account. Can you help me understand why?

[#9]

Hi Rajat,

As a new freelancer on Upwork, you need to do one of two things before being able to submit a proposal for a job: subscribe to our Freelancer Plus membership plan for $19.99 USD a month or purchase Connects. After you fulfill this requirement you will also receive 50 free Connects to further help you get started on Upwork.

- Pradeep

[#10]

Hi

Felix here. 

I signed for Upwork more than 7 weeks ago but I am yet to receive the 50 initial connects. 

[#11]

Hi

How can I get 50 connects for free.

[#12]

You now need to buy Connects first.

[#13]

Upwork no longer provides free Connects at sign up. Upwork currently requires new freelancers to do one of two things before being able to submit a proposal for a job: subscribe to the Freelancer Plus membership plan for $19.99 USD a month, or purchase Connects. After you fulfill this requirement you will also receive 50 free Connects to further help you get started on Upwork, as well as the free Connects tied to your membership for any subsequent months. 

Understanding and using Connects – Upwork Customer Service & Support | Upwork Help

[#14]

Hello Dr Sania,

Welcome to Upwork. 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 $19.99 USD a month, or purchase Connects. After you fulfill this requirement you will also receive 50 free Connects to further help you get started on Upwork.

[#15]

Hi.  I have created a new account in upwork. But It's becoming really frustrating as my connects still is 0 after 3 days. There is no point of.buying connects for a.new account. You should.have given atleast few free connects as an openings.  Please. take the issue into consideration. 

[#16]

Hi Mustafa,

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 $19.99 USD a month, or purchase Connects. After you fulfill this requirement you will also receive 50 free Connects to further help you get started on Upwork.

[#17]

I read that I'll get a free batch of 50 initial Connects within 48 hours of submitting your profile to join Upwork. But didn't get any. Anyone can assist?

[#18]

Hi Harum, that was before, there's more terms to getting free connect recently

[#19]

Hi Harun,

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 $19.99 USD a month, or purchase Connects. After you fulfill this requirement you will also receive 50 free Connects to further help you get started on Upwork.

[#20]

It's been over 48 hours I created a new upwork account and I haven't received the 50 Free connects

[#21]

Hey same here , i didn't get the connects at first , because i think upwork has changed its terms and condition , now when you will buy connect , then right after buying connects , they will give you extra 40 connects for new user , so just buy 10 connects and 20 connects and you will be rewarded with 40 connects extra with them 

[#22]

oh okay, thank you

[#23]

Hi Othniel,

As a new freelancer on Upwork, you need to do one of two things before being able to submit a proposal for a job: subscribe to our Freelancer Plus membership plan for $19.99 USD a month, or purchase Connects. After you fulfill this requirement you will also receive 50 free Connects to further help you get started on Upwork.

- Pradeep

[#24]

I have created a new account as a freelancer but have not received the starting 50 credits and i can't afford to buy such expensive connects or freelancer plus membership. What should I do?

[#25]

Hello team,

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 $19.99 USD a month, or purchase Connects. After you fulfill this requirement you will also receive 50 free Connects to further help you get started on Upwork.

- Pradeep