Not receiving connects as a new account

[#1]

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!

[#2]

So, there are no free connects for new joinners ?

[#3]

No. 

Upwork currently requires new freelancers to do one of two things before being able to submit a proposal for a job: subscribe to  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.

[#4]

Hi Team,

I hope you are doing well. I recently joined the Upwork platform to freelance my skills. However, I have not yet received the 50 free Connects that were supposed to be granted upon joining.

I would greatly appreciate it if you could look into this matter and provide an update regarding the free Connects.

Thank you for your assistance.

Best regards,
Anwer Hussain

[#5]

Hi Anwer,

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.

[#6]

Hello everyone. I have registered for more than 5 days and haven't get my free connects yet. Could you please help about that. 

[#7]

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.

[#8]

Hello, I m Tiibe I have registered but I have not yet received any connect could you please do something about that?

[#9]

Who is promised that for you?

[#10]

I read that I will receive 10 free connects for creating an account and my current balance is 0 connects. I need help.

[#11]

Where you read that?

[#12]

I read it from Google

Roushan

[#13]

Here is all you need to know about Connects 

https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/211062898-Understanding-and-using-Connects

[#14]

But I didn't receive my first free connects as fresher account opening

Roushan
pes college of engineering
department of mechanical engineering

[#15]

I recently signed up as a new freelancer (few days ago) on Upwork, I have noticed that I have not yet received the initial 50 connects that are provided to new freelancers.

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

Thank you.

[#16]

Because you need to buy 100 or FLPlus first. Who told you that it is free?

[#17]

Not only me has got this info; could be it is not actual any more. But who told you that you can use such aggressive style to communicate?

[#18]

Greetings, 

Hope this email finds you well,

I am a new user and I have zero connections in my balance. I believe that I should receive some inital connections.

Thanks for your support,

Sincerely,

Shehab

[#19]

There are no longer free Connects at signup. You need to buy them.

Here is all you need to know about Connects 

https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/211062898-Understanding-and-using-Connects

[#20]

I need help. I have read that I will receive 50 connects when create the profile successfully. But almost a month, I have not receive any connects

[#21]

Where did you read that?

[#22]

Hi Mykola, you have a very impressive profile, I am a freelancer like you, I would like to develop my profile like yours, can we connect so I can learn some of the tips from you.

Look forward to hearing from you

[#23]

You read an old article. Now you need to buy Connects.

[#24]

So I understand completely, I can't apply to a job unless I pay money for "connects"?

[#25]

It is correct.

[#26]

Hello goodnight.
I would like to understand if Upwork still provides 50 connects when creating an account as a freelancer on the platform? It's been more than 3 days since I created the account, but my connects balance is still at 0. Can anyone help me?