How to use the Availability Badge

How do I turn on the Availability Badge?

1. Go to Find work and look at your profile banner on the right side of the screen.
2. Select the pencil icon ✎ next to Availability Badge
3. Set the maximum amount of Connects you want to spend in one week to keep the badge on. If the price changes to exceed this number, we'll temporarily pause the badge for you and restart it when the price drops
4. Select Turn On

You can also access the badge on your profile, under your name at the top of the page.

We'll deduct your Connects in necessary increments to meet the set amount over the course of the week, as long as the badge is turned on and does not exceed your maximum.

How much does the badge cost?

The price of the badge varies. Here are some examples of how Connects will be charged:

• If the badge costs 14 Connects, 2 Connects will be deducted from your balance every 24 hours to add up to 14 Connects for the week
• If the badge costs 21 Connects, 1 Connect will be deducted from your balance every 8 hours
• If the cost of the badge changes while you're using it, you'll be charged more Connects each day. However, you'll never be charged more than the maximum you set

Where do clients see my Availability Badge?

Clients will see your badge in search results, recommendations, and on your profile. They can also filter for freelancers who are “Available now” — making it easier for them to find and invite you when you're open to new opportunities.

How do I turn off the Availability Badge?

1. Go to Find work and look at your profile banner on the right side of the screen.
2. Select the pencil icon ✎ next to Availability Badge
3. Select Turn Off

What else do I need to know about the Availability Badge?

• We'll deduct your Connects in necessary increments to meet the set amount over the course of the week, as long as the badge is turned on and does not exceed your maximum.
• The weekly cost of the Availability Badge may vary
• You stay in control by setting the maximum number of Connects you're willing to spend each week

My Availability Badge was turned off but I didn't do it. Why?

In most cases, it's because:

• The cost of the badge went above your set limit — you’ll never be charged more than your maximum weekly budget
• OR
• You don’t have enough Connects

We’ll automatically restart your paused badge once the cost is within your limit and you have enough Connects. Note that the badge won't show on your profile while it's paused.

And remember, you can always turn the badge off at any time, whether it's active or paused — so, you'll only spend Connects when you're ready to take on more work.