Jun 5, 2019 01:19:51 AM by Slawomir R
Hello,
I'm a top rated freelancer and I verified my identity last month. Now I have got the same request again.
Taking 10 minutes to do it is not a big deal, although I would prefer that Upwork respects my time rather then feeling entitled to waste it on pointless excercises.
I have passed it and it was no different then the previous one.
The bigger issue is that my account is on temporary hold and it lasts longer then 10 minutes. Upwork claims that it has up to 48 hours to release it.
I'm worried about how this is presented to the clients.
The main question is - why do Upwork even does it so often? Do you think that my identity changed within a month?
Kind regards
Slawek
Solved! Go to Solution.
Sep 24, 2018 08:13:18 PM by Avery O
Hi Jae Sung,
At times, for a variety of reasons, we need to ask our users to verify their identity or other information. Please know we do try to avoid doing this repeatedly. However, as part of our ongoing work to keep the Upwork marketplace a secure place for freelancers and clients, we must reach out to users again sometimes. We apologize for the inconvenience.
To verify your identity, log into your Upwork account and click on “Settings.” In the left-hand column, choose “Identity Verification.” Follow the steps there to begin verification. For tips on correctly completing the process and details about the documents needed, click here.
Apr 17, 2024 06:43:15 AM by Ahmed K
Hello there,
I have an issue and the Upwork team made it in status solved, but the issue is still not solved with me and my account has been stopped
I can not receive any new work
please i need help
Apr 18, 2024 03:45:12 AM by Luiggi R
Hi Ahmed,
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We’ve escalated your community post to a new support ticket. One of our agents will be in touch with you soon to assist.
May 2, 2024 05:37:06 AM by Fatima S
Hello,
I am here to hire talent for work. The identity verification (which I have done twice now) doesnt seem to work. I get an sms and I am instructed to take photos of my ID and then of myself. The process stops there, I dont get any info if this is ok or not, and my account is just there... nothing happening
Also, I am told I cannot post a job before I confirm identity. So I cannot really do anything on this platform.
In terms of customer service, they have quite a basic chatbot so not very useful to "chat" with it...
Please help.
May 2, 2024 06:26:20 AM by Luiggi R
Hi Fatima,
I'm sorry to hear you are having trouble with the verification process. We’ve escalated your community post to a support ticket. One of our agents will be in touch with you soon to assist.
May 7, 2024 10:57:41 AM Edited May 7, 2024 11:54:45 AM by Arjay M
**Edited for Community Guidelines**Hi,
First I was given an ID card by a Govtment. I verified the upwork account with it but recently due to some problem I had to change my ID card there I corrected my name spelling and my ID card number also changed but age is correct and the space is ok.
In that case how can I re-verify upwork account with my current ID card.
In short the id card which was used to verify my Upwork account earlier is canceled now and now I have a new id card I want to re-verify my upwork account with it please tell me what to do.
Regards,
Md Manik Sorder
May 7, 2024 04:22:31 PM by Arjay M
Hi MD,
We saw your post in the community and converted it into a support ticket to give it the attention it deserves. Rest assured that one of our agents will be reaching out to you with further assistance.
May 8, 2024 09:56:08 AM by Nasir Uddin N
Reason, I already had to correct my national identity card, because the authorities made some mistakes in the previous national identity card.
Due to the said problem, I could not add a TIN Certificate till now.
My name and date of birth were incorrect
How can I re-verify my Upwork account?
Thank you
May 8, 2024 11:53:04 PM by Nasir Uddin N
Thanks for replying,
hopefully, I will be given a good solution
May 9, 2024 09:39:11 AM by Muhungu abamutaki V
Hello dear Upwork support team, after receiving my first contract offer I am required to submit my identity and I don't know If I have to identify several times.
I am from the Democratic Republic of Congo, I can't verify with the QR or the link you sent by SMS, may I submit my document with a manual process, please?
In Congo, once we vote, we receive the "carte d'electeur" and which helps us to Open a bank account, withdraw money at the bank, we don't have ID cards this is the only way to prove my identity, it's linked to my bank account, and I use it sometimes to prove my identity on Linkedin.
I am waiting for a new passport now and the process seems slow in some African countries, if you agree with me I can scan you the old one to compare with my "carte d'electeur".
May 9, 2024 10:09:13 AM by Silvia A
Hello, how are you, I'm not for support but I think that one way for your profile to be verified faster is to simply enter a bank account, credit or debit card number. Let them be in your name obviously.
By asking you to send a photo or the number. What the platform is trying to do is verify that you are a real person, to prevent scams.
If you do not have an ID number, and the passport is going to be delayed...this may be an option.
In the 'billing and payments' section you can associate a debit card, since you have an account at the bank, I assume that you have a card or, failing that, the account number in your name directly.
Try it, I hope it helps you. Then tell me how it went
May 9, 2024 01:41:57 PM by Muhungu abamutaki V
Hello Silvia I am doing well, I read the policy name change.
My name On Upwork is different from my Bank account, so I changed it to match with it.
The process will take 48 hours, I hope I will be verified now.
Thanks for your help
May 9, 2024 06:03:07 PM by Silvia A
That's great, I hope that when the time is up you can have your profile verified.
Many successes in your career as a freelancer.