Availability Badge

[#1]

Hello, there was a long gap in my work pattern, now that I have returned and would like to begin work I am not getting any success with my job proposals. Let me know:

1) Is it because of the reason the Availability Badge is turned off? 

- i tried but couldnt switch it on as the message said I am not earning so I can't 😞

- So whats the solution for that?

2) Also, can anyone share links to any tutorials related to writing Upwork proposals and pitching in to the clients? I may as well check out those to improve myself.

Thanks!!

[#2 · Accepted solution]

Hi all,

You can turn the Availability Badge on and off as needed to signal when you're ready to take on new clients. Clients will see your badge in search results, recommendations, and on your profile. They can also use an "Available now" filter to see who has the badge on when they’re inviting freelancers to submit a proposal, which can show you’re ready and eager for new work. 

Turning on the Availability Badge is a way to use your Connects to control your workflow and manage your time. The weekly price of the badge may fluctuate, but you control how your Connects are used, so you determine the maximum number you’d like to spend in a week. If at any point the cost of the badge exceeds what you’ve set as your maximum, we will turn the badge off automatically. You will not be charged a weekly rate more than what you’ve set as your maximum.

Please keep in mind that you profile will need to be public in order to turn the Availability Bagde on. If your profile is locked private because of inactivity, you can request that your profile visibility is reset by clicking this link found in this help article.

Thank you,

Pradeep

[#3]

Hello!

I've been having issues with my availability badge. It was on before, but due to my connects I'd to turn it off for a period of time. I do have connect now and I've been trying to turn it on but it showing an error code. Please help me out. 

[#4]

Hello!

I've been having issues with my availability badge. It was on before, but due to my connects I'd to turn it off for a period of time. I do have connect now and I've been trying to turn it on but it showing an error code. Please help me out. 

[#5]

Hi Maranatha,

Thank you for reaching out to us. I've set your profile visibility to public. You should be able to turn your availability badge on now. Please let us know if you need further assistance and we'll be here to help!

[#6]

Thank you

[#7]

Hi Annie. I'm having same issue with my availability badge. I already have connects and have been already invited and accepted a proposal already and currently working but sill my availability badge cannot be turned on. 

Looking forward for your prompt response and resolve this matter soon. Thank you.

[#8]

Hi Sheryl,

Thank you for reaching out to us. Your profile visibility is set to the public now. Could you please try to turn on the availability badge now? Let us know if the issue persists. 

[#9]

Hello Nikola, 

Thank you so much for your prompt response. I am abke to turn on my availability badge now. 

God bless you! :heart_suit:

[#10]

Hi Annie Jane,

I am facing the same problem with my Availability badge. Could you kindly help me set it to Public. Appreciate your assistance in this regard.

[#11]

Hi Althaf,

Thank you for reaching out. I can also see that your account is on a Private Status, which is why you're not having the option to turn your Availability Badge on. I took the liberty of resetting your profile visibility back to Public Status.

You can now turn your availability badge on and off as needed to signal when you're ready to take on new clients. Let us know if you need further assistance. 

[#12]

Hello!

I've been having issues with my availability badge. It was on before, but due to my connects I'd to turn it off for a long period of time. I do have connects now and I've been trying to turn it on but can't see the toogle button. Please help me out. 

[#13]

Hi Ayeni,

In your other posts, you mentioned that your account has been set to private. If your account is in a private status, you won't be able to turn your availability badge on. As requested, your profile visibility has been reset to public. 

You should be able to turn your availability badge on at this time. 

[#14]

Hi Annie Jane,

I am facing the same problem with my Availability badge. Could you kindly help me set it to Public. Appreciate your assistance in this regard.

--Yazmin

[#15]

Hi Yazmin,

Thank you for reaching out. Your profile visibility has been set to public.

[#16]

Thanks a lot, AJ!

- Yazmin

[#17]

Hi! I'm also having trouble turning on my availability.  I can't seem to find anywhere where there is the setting to do this.  Would you be able to assist?

Thanks, in advance!

-Dan

[#18]

Hi Dan,

Thank you for reaching out to us. I took the liberty of resetting your profile visibility back to Public Status. You can also turn your availability badge on and off as needed to signal when you're ready to take on new clients. You can follow this process in turning your Visibility Badge on:

• Go to Find Work and look at your profile banner on the right side of the screen. Select the pencil icon ✎ next to Availability Badge.
• Set your maximum amount of Connects you want to spend in one week to keep the badge on. If the price changes to exceed this number, we will turn the badge off for you.
• Select Turn On

Let us know if you need further assistance.

[#19]

Hi! I've been having issues with my availability badge as well as the others, please help me reset my profile visibility to public. Thanks in advance!

[#20]

Hi Melvin,

Thank you for reaching out. I can also see that your account is on a Private Status, which is why you're not having the option to turn your Availability Badge on. I took the liberty of resetting your profile visibility back to Public Status.

You can now turn your availability badge on and off as needed to signal when you're ready to take on new clients. Let us know if you need further assistance. 

[#21]

Hello, Arjay! 

Can you also please reset my account status to Public Status? I will appreciate as I am having the same problem. 

Thank you in advance. 

[#22]

Hi Johnson,

Your profile visibility has been reset to public. 

[#23]

My availability badge is also off would you help me out?

[#24]

Hi Beena,

Thank you for reaching out to us. You can follow this process in turning your Visibility Badge on:

• Go to Find Work and look at your profile banner on the right side of the screen. Select the pencil icon ✎ next to Availability Badge.
• Set your maximum amount of Connects you want to spend in one week to keep the badge on. If the price changes to exceed this number, we will turn the badge off for you.
• Select Turn On

You can also access the badge on your profile, under your name at the top of the page. Let us know if you need further assistance.

[#25]

Hello Annie,

Please ma, i'm also experiencing same issue.

What do I do?