You can get Connects in several ways:
Monthly bonus Connects
Each month, freelancers may receive 10 Connects at no extra cost. Depending on what offers were available when you signed up for Upwork, you may only get these after purchasing Connects or a Freelancer Plus membership. To see if you get them, go to your Connects history.
We distribute these Connects monthly on the first day of your billing cycle, which you can see here. For example, if your current billing cycle is Oct. 11, 2025 - Nov. 10, 2025, you’ll receive your Connects on the 11th of each month.