How to use Upwork in ChatGPT

For Clients

How do I access the Upwork app in ChatGPT to find freelancers?

You’ll need to connect to the Upwork app to start (you'll only need to do this once). From within ChatGPT:

1. Go to Settings → Apps
2. Browse the app directory, search for “Upwork,” and select Connect
3. The app will then ask for your consent to connect. If you agree, choose Connect
4. The Upwork app is now available for use in your ChatGPT conversations

How it works

Once you’ve connected the Upwork app in ChatGPT, you can search for a freelancer with certain skills by putting @Upwork in your prompt. For example:
 

• @Upwork I need a freelance designer for a startup pitch deck
• @Upwork Find me a content strategist with B2B SaaS experience
• @Upwork Who can build a Shopify store with subscription features?
• @Upwork Find part-time product designers
• @Upwork Connect me with an AI/ML expert for a 6-week project
   

ChatGPT will then return freelancer matches from Upwork, with links to their profiles so you can learn more and connect. The system looks for freelancers who:
 

• Have strong reputation signals like relevant skills, a Job Success Score of 90% or higher, and good client feedback
• Have their freelancer profile on Upwork set to public
   

When you select a freelancer profile, you’ll be redirected to sign into your Upwork account to view the full details and take actions like contacting the freelancer or inviting them to your job.

Is there an extra cost to use Upwork’s ChatGPT integration?

No. This feature is included as part of the standard Upwork experience for both freelancers and clients. There’s no additional fee to appear in, or use, the ChatGPT integration. Our app is available to all ChatGPT users, even if you use the free plan. 

Are these freelancers vetted or endorsed by Upwork?

Freelancers shown in ChatGPT results are not individually vetted or endorsed — but they are filtered based on Upwork quality signals like Job Success Score.

Is my data safe?

Yes. ChatGPT only surfaces information that’s already publicly available on Upwork. No private job posts or confidential profile details are shared. We follow strict data privacy standards and ensure users are only seeing what’s intended for public viewing.

How do I create a job post using ChatGPT?

The Upwork app in ChatGPT helps you turn an idea into a ready-to-finalize job post. Instead of staring at a blank page, you can describe what you need in ChatGPT, and we’ll generate a job post draft you can refine and finish on Upwork.

How it works

Step 1: Make sure you have the Upwork app in ChatGPT. If you don’t: 

1. Go to Settings → Apps
2. Browse the app directory, search for “Upwork,” and select Connect
3. The app will then ask for your consent to connect. If you agree, choose Connect
4. The Upwork app is now available for use in your ChatGPT conversations

Step 2: Start a job post draft in ChatGPT

You can, for example: 

• Type “@Upwork start a job post”
• Describe what you need help with (feel free to cut-and-paste job info into ChatGPT or share a Google Doc to save time)

The Upwork app will generate: 

• A job title
• A job description

Step 3: Refine your draft in conversation or the ChatGPT widget

You can edit your post just by chatting. For example: 

• “Make the tone more professional”
• “Add required skills like React and Node”
• “Clarify this is a short-term project”

Step 4: Finalize the job post on Upwork

Once your job title and description are ready, you’ll see the option to continue on Upwork. When you select Finalize on Upwork.com: 

• You’ll be redirected to Upwork
• You may be asked to sign in or create an account
• Your job title and description will be pre-filled

On Upwork, you’ll finish the remaining details, such as:

• Budget
• Timeline and scope
• Additional questions or requirements

Then you can review and publish your job.

Does this replace posting jobs on Upwork?

No. It simply helps you start faster. You’ll still complete and publish your job on Upwork.

For Freelancers

How do I find Upwork job posts in ChatGPT?

To search for jobs, you can ask things like:

• Show me remote marketing roles paying $50/hr
• Find me a part-time role in customer support

ChatGPT will then surface opportunities from Upwork, with links to job posts. Then you can click through to apply on Upwork.