Feb 25, 2021 07:25:50 AM by Gbolahan B
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Apr 9, 2021 12:46:10 AM Edited Mar 20, 2024 07:15:12 AM by Andrea G
Hi Constantin,
I would like to clarify that the process you're referring to is working as designed.
With Direct Contracts, you can create and send contract proposals to your clients that don't have Upwork accounts. Your client will be asked to create an Upwork account. Just like your other contracts on Upwork, your client deposits project funds in escrow before the contract starts. When you've completed the work, you'll request payment from your client.
To learn more about how Direct contracts work and how to manage them, check out this Help Article. Thank you.
Apr 27, 2024 04:48:28 AM by Luiggi R
Hi Haider,
We’ve escalated your community post to a support ticket. One of our agents will be in touch with you soon to assist.
May 2, 2024 03:52:09 AM Edited May 2, 2024 04:01:08 AM by Mohammad Umer Y
Hello to Upwork Community,
I had 2 Direct Contracts that got canceled by Upwrok Customer Support on 22 April 2024.
As per the guidelines, the money should have been returned to my client from Upwork Escrow by 22 April 2024, but as of today 2 May 2024, nothing has arrived in my client's account. I have already done the work and the assignment is complete, but Upwork Escrow from the looks of it has the money.
I then created a new contract with the same client email, my client as instructed has created the Upwork account on the email and now Upwork asks him to pay the entire sum again along with the additional fees. The client is willing to pay, however, there is nothing in the account when the guidelines and everything else say the money should have been returned by 22 April 2024 (Or within 5 business days). I have seen the client's bank statement and the money isn't there.
Something to add is, my client didn't have an Upwork account when these two contracts were created.
And there is no way to contact Upwork support on this matter. The support seems to be down so I can't talk to a speciality on this matter. I have been trying to reach them out via all support options for 2 days and all the say is there is a technical problem please try in a minute.
What should I do? Any advice on the matter would be highly appreciated.
https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/360025040794-Direct-Contracts-with-clients
May 2, 2024 04:59:21 AM by Luiggi R
Hi Mohammad,
Thanks for bringing this to our attention. We’ve escalated your community post to a support ticket. One of our agents will be in touch with you soon to assist.
May 10, 2024 07:27:43 AM by Aniqa H
I checked that upwork direct is now showing on profiles and when i add hours on direct contract then it also shown on profile. So, does this mean it has an impact on Upwork stats? Do clients have option to give us review on direct Contract? If yes, then does that mean review will also shown on profile and will makes an impact on upwork stats.
May 10, 2024 11:59:55 AM by Luiggi R
Hi Aniqa,
Yes, after the recent update, clients are now required to create an Upwork account when they are invited to a Direct Contract, and they will have the same impact on your metrics as other contracts. You and your client can leave each other feedback, which can impact your JSS score and Rising Talent or Top Rated status, and the number of contracts and dollar earnings will be counted in your totals.
May 16, 2024 11:08:16 PM by Renas H
Hey,
I recently sent a direct contract to a client. I was supposed to start working on the project today.
Initially the status said: "waiting to be accepted", but now it says "pending".
What does that mean and is there some action required?
May 17, 2024 02:47:20 AM by Pradeep H
Hi Renas,
Thank you for your message. I checked the Direct contract you mentioned and it appears that we are waiting for the client to accept and fund your contract. Once the contract is accepted and funded, it becomes active. You may want to reach out to your client to remind them to accept the contract.
- Pradeep