This article provides troubleshooting tips for common issues with the Upwork mobile app, including push notifications, login problems, and loading errors. Notification settings, operating system customizations, and device features like Airplane or Battery Saver modes may affect push notifications, especially on Android devices. For loading problems, users are advised to check their internet connection, ensure the app is up-to-date, and force stop or restart the app if necessary. Check out the instructions below if you're having trouble with the Upwork mobile app. Select an item from the drop-down menu to learn more. 

Push notification issues

It’s important for you to know what’s happening in your projects, and push notifications help keep you informed.

If you're not receiving these messages, you may need to change your notification settings for your phone and for the specific app. Airplane mode, data saver, battery saver, and “do not disturb” settings may also affect your notifications

If you use an iOS device, we added a troubleshooting tool within our iOS mobile app to help you update your notifications.

Certain Android device manufacturers customize their operating systems (known as stock ROMs), which changes the way notifications are received. When the app is cleared on such a device, the app and its background services are typically reset. This will disable push notifications.

For more step-by-step instructions, see the guides below.
System Device Guide
iOS iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch Apple's Recommended Guidelines
Android Smartphones and tablets made by Xiaomi, Oppo, One Plus, Vivo, Lenovo, Huawei, Samsung, and others Please refer to your device’s manufacturer. The following links might be helpful: Samsung; One Plus; Lenovo; Huawei; Oppo; Vivo; Xiaomi
Login issues

Check out the tips below if you're having trouble logging into the Upwork mobile app.

Problem Reason Fix
Account Blocked If you have too many failed attempts in a short time period, your account will be blocked as a security measure. Visit Upwork.com and log in from there to unblock your account.
Connection Error Connection errors can occur for a number of reasons. If you see this error message, please try again in a few minutes. Try again in a few minutes. If you continue to have trouble, please select Get Support from any Help page.
Upwork Maintenance Upwork is temporarily down for maintenance occasionally. Please visit Status.Upwork.com to check the site status.
Loading issue

Loading issues present in a few different ways:

  • User info cannot be downloaded
  • Connecting status doesn’t go away
  • No internet connection

If you have any of these issues, follow these instructions:

  1. Confirm you are on a working internet connection (cellular or Wi-Fi)
  2. Confirm you have the latest version of the Upwork mobile app by checking Google Play or iTunes Store
  3. Remove the app from the device’s memory (force stop/quit), reopen the app, and try again
  4. If the problem persists, please contact Upwork Support by selecting Contact Support at the top of any Help page

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