How to Withdraw a Proposal on Upwork

Introduction

As a freelance professional, you’ll at times find it necessary to withdraw a proposal you submitted on Upwork. This could be due to various reasons such as getting another project or lack of interest in the project. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to withdraw a proposal on Upwork:

Steps to Withdrawing a Proposal

1. Log into Your Account: Access the Upwork website and sign in using your credentials.
2. Go to the ‘Find Work’ Section: Once logged in, you will need to navigate to the ‘Find Work’ section which is often located at the upper section of the dashboard.
3. Open ‘Active Proposals’: In this section, you’ll find a section labeled ‘Proposals’, click on it and a dropdown menu will appear, click on ‘Active Proposals’.
4. Select the Specific Proposal: In the list of active proposals, find and click the specific proposal you want to withdraw.
5. Withdraw the Proposal: After opening the proposal, you’ll find a ‘Withdraw’ button at the lower section of the page. Click on it.

Things to Note

• Once you withdraw a proposal, you can’t undo the action.
• The client will not be notified when you withdraw a proposal.
• Withdrawing a proposal does not affect your Job Success Score.
• You will receive back any Connects used for the proposal unless the client viewed your proposal before you withdrew it.

I hope this guide helps you understand how to withdraw a proposal on Upwork comfortably and allows you to manage your proposals effectively.