Upwork understands that relationships create opportunity. We want you to create more relationships. Freelancers and Agencies use Upwork’s virtual currency, Connects, to build re...

When you submit a proposal for a job the Upwork system lets you know if the client has an unverified billing method. You don’t have to avoid these clients, but you should know t...

Once you find a project you're interested in, you can use your Connects balance to submit a proposal. Most freelancers take this opportunity to introduce themselves and tell the...

You can propose different terms until the client makes an offer or rejects your proposal. Go to Find Work › Proposals Find the relevant proposal on the Active tab Open the prop...

Some fixed-price projects allow you to propose milestones. These milestones divide the payment for a project into predefined chunks with specific goals, instead of a lump sum pa...

You can withdraw your proposal until you are offered a contract. After that, you’ll need to turn down the offer or end the contract. You are never obligated to accept a project ...