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I pay 0% in freelancer fees on Direct Contracts because I subscribe to Freelancer Plus. If I cancel the membership, what happens?

If you cancel your Freelancer Plus membership, you’ll lose the 0% freelancer fee benefit on Direct Contracts and start paying the standard 5% fee on any existing and new ones.Fo...

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How do I see the bid range on job posts?

When viewing a job post, scroll to the Activity on this job section. There, you will see the bid range, which includes the high, average, and low bid amounts. 

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How do I set my earnings to private?

To keep your earnings private:Go to Profile SettingsScroll to Earnings Privacy and check the boxImportant reminder: This setting hides historical earnings on your profile. Your ...

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How do I update to a custom profile URL?

To claim your custom profile URL:Go to Profile SettingsSelect the edit button next to Custom Profile URLEnter your preferred URLSelect Save when complete. If the URL is unavaila...

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Why can’t I upgrade my membership?

Billing dates are centered around your start date and are used to track the 10 monthly free Connects some freelancers may be eligible for. If you have received the error message...

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What is Uma?

Uma is Upwork’s Mindful AI, and is built into your everyday flow. Learn more here. 

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How do I cancel my Freelancer Plus membership and downgrade to Freelancer Basic?

To downgrade from Freelancer Plus to Freelancer Basic:Select your profile icon in the top right corner, then choose Membership plan from the drop-down selectionsSelect Change Pl...

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What's the difference between Freelancer Basic and Freelancer Plus?

The Freelancer Basic plan is your default free plan. The Freelancer Plus plan gives you access to benefits including 90 additional monthly Connects, full access to the latest to...

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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 roll over each month?

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

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When will my plan be billed and my Connects be added?

Your plan will be billed every month on the same date that you sign up. Benefits are allocated monthly.For example, if you switch to the Freelancer Plus plan on July 3, your new...

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How much does Freelancer Plus cost?

To view the current cost for Freelancer Plus, select your profile icon and choose Membership plan from the drop-down selections. Then, choose Change Plan to see the price and ma...

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Can I get a partial refund if I decide to cancel an annual membership partway through the year?

No, cancellations will be effective as of your next renewal date, and we will not issue a refund.

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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. To downgra...

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Can I use my earnings to pay for a Freelancer Plus plan?

Yes, you can use your earnings to pay for a Freelancer Plus membership, as long as you have a sufficient balance available to cover the total cost. If you do not have enough in ...

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What happens when my account is suspended?

If your account or billing method is suspended, your membership will be downgraded at the end of your billing cycle. You will not be charged for the next billing cycle.

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How can I change my monthly billing cycle?

You can change your monthly billing cycle date by downgrading to a Freelancer Basic plan before your billing date this month and then upgrading back to a Freelancer Plus plan th...

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