Manage all your Upwork work under one login. Create and switch between freelancer, agency, and client profiles—each with separate contracts, finances, and history.
In this article
- How many Upwork accounts can I have?
- What types of profiles can I create under one account?
- How do I switch between profiles in my Upwork account?
- How do I add other profiles to my existing Upwork account?
How many Upwork accounts can I have?
You can only have one Upwork account tied to a single login and email — but that one account gives you the flexibility to work in multiple ways. Under a single account, you can create distinct profiles to operate as a freelancer, agency, and client, each with its own financials, contracts, and activity history.
A warning about creating multiple accounts
Having multiple Upwork accounts goes against our Terms of Service and may lead to permanent account closure. To add a new profile, make sure to do so within your existing account by following the guidance below.
If you think you may have created a duplicate account by mistake, our support team is here to help. Contact us and we’ll guide you through your next steps.
What types of profiles can I create under one account?
Here’s what's permitted:
- One Upwork account with:
- One freelancer profile
- One agency profile
- Multiple client profiles
How do I switch between profiles in my Upwork account?
Once you’re logged in, switching between profiles is easy — just use the dropdown under your profile photo. This keeps your work streamlined and secure, while giving you full visibility into each profile’s activity and history.
How do I add other profiles to my existing Upwork account?
- Create a client profile (for freelancers who want to hire)
- Start an agency (for freelancers building a team of freelancers)
- Create a freelancer profile (for clients who want to freelance)
- Build an agency (for clients creating a team of freelancers)
- Add another client company (for clients managing more than one business)
- Create a client profile (for agency owners who want to hire freelancers)