To move a freelancer to a different team, you must rehire them under the new team with a different contract, ending their current contract if needed—freelancers can work on multiple simultaneous contracts. To transfer a colleague, invite them to the new team using their email, then optionally remove them from the old team via account settings.
How do I switch contracts to a different team?
There’s no "switch team" option for contracts. You can add a coworker to a different team and remove them from the original team (or keep them in both teams). You can also add a freelancer to multiple teams. For other changes, you’ll need to close the contract and start a new one.
How do I move a freelancer to another team?
Coordinate with the freelancer or agency first so they’ll know what to expect, and let them know if they'll be communicating with different people on the new team. Then:
- End the contract in the old team
- Rehire the freelancer into the new team
To keep the freelancer on both teams: Rehire them into the new team — you can have multiple, simultaneous contracts with a freelancer.
How do I move a coworker to another team?
- Get the email address associated with the person’s Upwork account
- Go to Account settings (desktop) or Settings (mobile app) › Teams & Members
- Choose the new team in the selector:
- Select the Invite New User button
- Fill out the form
- Switch to the old team in the selector:
- Find the team member you want to remove
- Select the checkbox in the last column
- Choose Remove from Team
To keep a team member in both teams: Just skip Step 4.
How do I move a job post or payment to a different team?
To move a job post or payment:
- Job post: Close the post, then repost the job and select the correct team
- Payments: Close the existing contract and rehire the freelancer with a new contract under the correct team