Identity Verification

[5cb59c16]

Hi Team, 

Today I got my Identity Verification tab in my settings, I have a few questions: -

Q.1) I don't have any last legal name so how are you guys gonna verify my Identity?

Q.2) In my UpWork profile, my current name is "Tushar Sharma", but legally I don't have a last name so what should I do next to get my UpWork Account Verified?

Q.3) My last name in my UpWork profile i.e. "Sharma" is used by me because it was required by UpWork account registration

Let me know your thoughts on it.

[PradeepH]

Hi Japari,

I have followed up with the team handling your request and I am pleased to inform you that your submission is approved now. The team has also responded to you via a support ticket.

- Pradeep

[ecbbb425]

Hi there, 

I have been waiting for the completion of my visual identity verification till 2 days, 

how long will it take to complete the verification ?

[4e096b3b]

Hello, Joanne.

I am experience some issues with Identify Verification, I uploaded the ID document a few days ago and still getting the "Action Required: Verify your identity by 11/14/2023 UTC to continue winning jobs on Upwork." message. I already submitted my ID, but when I click on the message it looks like I haven't. I think this has to be some kind of bug.

I'm already on a contract with a client, so I need to get my account verified as quick as I can.

Thanks in advance.

Lucio.

[24110267]

hi joanne , I have submitted all the necessary files required but its showing reviewing from past 1 week now and im receiving emails to verify as soon as possible but i did that many times and it's still showing reviewing. what should i do ?

[759e32fa]

Hi Mehek,

Thank you for reaching out to us. I can see that you already opened a support ticket regarding this issue. Please allow our team 24-28 hours to respond to your request.

We are currently experiencing a higher volume of requests hence there might be some delay. We appreciate your patience as we try to resolve this for you.

[33e94088]

Hi Dear I haven't received an email about the verification ID. I can't even submit a proposal for a job.

[759e32fa]

Hi Md Aslam,

Please click on the "Verify your identity" button to proceed with the verification.

[33e94088]

I have completed identity verification four to five times but still it is not resolved,please help me

[NikolaS]

Hi Md Aslam,

Thank you for following up. I shared your report with our team and one of our agents already reached out to you directly via a support ticket to assist you further. You can access your ticket on this page.

[a-mahfuz]

Hello.verification problems.please help me.

[JoanneP]

Hi Murad,

I'd be happy to assist you. Please share more information about the issue you're having with verification so I can check.

[fdf63cd9]

I dont recieve an option of identity verification.
When i will get this option on my profile?

[759e32fa]

Hi Asma,

We are slowly rolling this option out to freelancers. When you become eligible, we’ll notify you when you log into our site. You’ll be asked to upload an official government ID and meet with us for a quick video call. Once you successfully verify your identity, a badge will be added to your Upwork profile.

You can find more information about this here.

[210e4068]

Hey can anyone please help me with identity verification for my account it is taking more than week now for getting verified, Its kind of urgency so it will be very helpful to get verified as soon as possible

[towhid_02cse]

I am reaching out on behalf of a close friend who has been an active Upwork freelancer for over 10 years, holding a Top Rated Plus profile. Unfortunately, he has recently encountered a significant issue. The security code sent to his phone is not being received, prompting him to explore alternative methods. Regrettably, due to a misunderstanding, he provided incorrect answers to some security questions. As a result, his account has been suspended, and a ticket has been submitted to the Trust & Safety team.

Despite this, it has been more than 5 days, and he has not received any updates. Currently engaged in a permanent job, he is unable to log hours, and this situation has left him feeling utterly helpless. We are seeking suggestions on what steps he can take to resolve this matter promptly. Your guidance and assistance would be greatly appreciated

[PradeepH]

Hello Mohd,

I am sorry to hear about the action taken on your friend's account. For confidentiality purposes, I will be unable to discuss other user's accounts with you. I suggest you request your friend to contact us directly for better and faster resolutions.

- Pradeep

[377d22b9]

Hi Joanne Marie P,

I can not access any job proposal apply.

Why???

Please help me.

[AveryO]

Hi there, 

It looks like you have a pending verification, and the team contacted you through this ticket. Kindly complete your verification, and once this has been completed, you should have no problems accessing the features of the Upwork website. 

I hope this helps!

[sandeshdhital1]

I don't have a passport but upwork verification won't accept my government issued citizenship.

I am new to upwork and from Nepal. As I have stated in the subject, upwork verification won't accept my government-issued citizenship certificate. I don't have passport and even if I apply to make a passport here in Nepal it will take a month. What can I do?

[NikolaS]

Hi Sandesh,

I will look into this further and will get back to you once I have more information. 

[sandeshdhital1]

Thanks for your positive response. I wish I become verified as soon as possible.

[NikolaS]

Hi Sandesh,

Thank you for your patience. Could you please try uploading documents again? You can select the document type that is closest to the document you can provide and submit it. 

Additionally, feel free to check out this help article for the list of acceptable documents for verification.

[e4aa2618]

I attempted to verify my identity today on Upwork and noticed that the only option available was a passport, which can be a challenging process in Nepal. Why is there no government Id verification?

[sandeshdhital1]

Hi Nicola,

I tried it but the problem is still same.

There is no citizenship option,

Although I upload the citizenship, It won't accept.

Please help

[PradeepH]

Hi Sandesh, 

Could you please tell us more about the error message you received while trying to upload your document? 

- Pradeep

[sandeshdhital1]

Hi Nikola,

There is no change detected. The problem still persisted . Help please.

**Edited for community guidelines**

[JoanneP]

Hi Sandesh,

Could you please try again after clearing your cache and cookies or using a different browser? If the issue persists, please let us know.

[sandeshdhital1]

I uploaded necessary credential but I am getting this error. 

Note: I am getting this error second time 

[sandeshdhital1]

HI  Joanne,

I have uploaded my government issued ID but its been 1-2 week but it is still unverified. Please hep me to verify my document as soon as possible so that I can approach to clients via  proposals

Thank You.

[PradeepH]

Hi Sandesh,

I am pleased to inform you that your account is verified now. Feel free to message us if you need further assistance.

- Pradeep

[sabarie]

Hello All,

I have applied for id verification before 10 days. The verification still pending. I am unable to bid for the projects.

How can we solve it?

Thanks

[NikolaS]

Hi Sabareesan, 

Thank you for reaching out to us. Could you please try uploading documents again? 

[0ee9bc0a]

I can't send proposals while you're verifying my documents why is that so??

[759e32fa]

Hi Muhammad Awwal,

Accounts may get restricted while verification is not complete as we want to keep the marketplace safe. We need to verify first that users are who they say they are before they can work with clients/freelancers.

[eedb3bd2]

Dear Upwork Support Team,

I am writing to express a serious issue I have encountered with my Upwork account. I recently attempted to change my name on my profile, but I made a mistake in the process. The new name I provided does not match my government-issued identity documents, which is why I am unable to verify it.

Despite multiple attempts, I have been unable to revert this change and return to my previous, verified name. Each time I attempt to change my name back, Upwork continues to prompt me for new name verification, which is not possible due to the mismatch with my identity documents.

This situation is causing significant inconvenience as I am unable to access my account and continue my work on Upwork. I understand the importance of verification and the need for accurate personal information, but I am in a difficult position due to the mismatch between my name and my identity documents.

I kindly request your assistance in resolving this issue. I would greatly appreciate it if you could guide me through the process of reverting the name change and returning to my previous, verified name. If necessary, I am willing to provide any additional information or documents to support this request.

Thank you for your understanding and assistance in this matter. I look forward to your response.

Best regards

[ArjayM]

Hi Sadam,

We certainly understand your concern and appreciate your transparency with the issue. I've escalated your case directly to the team handling the review. One of the members will review your account and provide an update via email with more information and further assistance.

[eedb3bd2]

Dear Upwork Support Team,

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a persistent issue I have been facing with my Upwork account, and despite my repeated attempts to resolve it, I have not received a response from your team for the past seven days.

The problem originated when I attempted to change my profile name to "Sadi" from my previously verified name, "Sadam Khan." Unfortunately, this change led to a mismatch with my government-issued identity documents during the ID verification process.

I understand the importance of adhering to Upwork's name policy and the necessity of accurate personal information. However, I have encountered difficulties in reverting the name change. Each attempt prompts a request for new name verification, which is unattainable due to the discrepancy with my identity documents.

This situation has resulted in my account being on hold for the past 8 days, restricting me from sending proposals or receiving interview invitations. I have diligently followed the best practices for ID submission, ensuring the visibility of my name and date of birth, and using a valid government-issued photo ID.

I have submitted multiple tickets and messages seeking assistance, but unfortunately, my efforts have not yielded a response. This has prompted me to seek help on community forums and other platforms, as the issue remains unresolved. I kindly request your immediate attention and assistance in resolving this matter.

I am willing to provide any necessary additional information or documents to support the correction of my profile name to the previously verified "Sadam Khan. Your prompt action is crucial, as the account hold has significantly impacted my ability to use Upwork's services.

I appreciate your understanding and cooperation in addressing this urgent matter. Thank you for your time and assistance. I look forward to a swift resolution.

Best regards,

Sadam Khan

[PradeepH]

Hello Sadam,

It looks like you are already communicating with the relevant team via a support ticket regarding your concern and one of our team members is already assisting you. You can access your support tickets here. Please don't hesitate to follow up with them on the same support ticket if you have additional questions regarding your concern. Note that support requests are responded to in the order they are received. Kindly allow 24-48 hours for the team to follow up with you and assist you further.

- Pradeep

[eedb3bd2]

Hello Pradeep,

I hope this message finds you well. I appreciate your prompt response.

Unfortunately, despite my attempts to communicate through the support ticket over the past 5 days, I have not received any response from the team. My account has been on hold for the past 11 days, and the lack of resolution is causing significant inconvenience.

I understand that support requests are addressed in the order they are received. However, given the urgency of my situation, I kindly request expedited attention to my case. My work and access to essential services are severely impacted, and I am in need of a swift resolution.

I have been diligently following up on the existing support ticket, but the lack of communication is disconcerting. Can you please escalate this matter and ensure that someone from the team addresses my concerns at the earliest?

Your assistance in resolving this matter promptly is greatly appreciated.

Thank you
Sadam

[LuiggiR]

Hi Sadam,

I'm sorry you haven't heard back from the team. I've notified them on our end and can confirm they recently followed up with you. Please continue communicating with them through your ticket so that they can assist you further.