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I noticed the number of Connects required to submit a proposal for a job changed from when I first saw the post. Why?

The number of Connects needed to submit a proposal can change while a job is live. This happens because we take several factors into account—like the size and scope of the proje...

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Where can I see when my Connects will expire?

You can't check the expiry date for specific Connects, but you can see how many Connects will expire in the next 30 days. In your Account Settings > Membership and Connects, und...

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Do Connects ever expire?

Connects expire one year from the date of issue.

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How many Connects can I rollover each month?

All of your Connects will rollover (unless they expire). There is no limit on the amount of Connects you can hold.

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On what day of the month do I get my free, monthly Connects?

If your account is active and your plan includes free Connects, you'll get them each month on the first day of your billing cycle, which you can see here. For example, if your c...

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If I’m part of an agency, do I get the interview reward Connects or does the agency?

If the proposal was submitted under the agency, the Connects reward goes to the agency. If it was submitted under an individual freelancer account, then the free Connects are aw...

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Do I get free Connects for being invited to a job?

No, we’re not awarding Connects when you’re invited to interview for a job post without submitting a proposal first.

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Can I use a combination of my earnings balance and my billing method to purchase a membership or Connects?

No, you can use either your earnings balance OR another billing method to pay for a membership or Connects. You can't combine payments from each to make one purchase.

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Can I buy as many Connects as I want?

Yes, you can purchase or earn an unlimited amount of Connects. Remember, Connects expire after a year, but we’ll notify you before they are due to expire. You can’t return Conne...

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Where can I see the Connects required to submit a proposal and how do you determine how many are needed for a job?

You can see how many Connects you need to send a proposal when you open the job post, below the Apply now and Save job buttons. The number varies per job, and we consider a rang...

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