Deleting Your Profile on Upwork

If you are absolutely sure that you want to delete your Upwork profile, you can do so by following these steps. But before you proceed, please bear in mind that this action is irreversible hence once your profile is deleted, you will not be able to recover it.

Steps to Follow

1. Log in to your account

First, make sure you are logged into your Upwork account.

2. Go to Settings

Next, navigate to your settings page. You can find this option on the dropdown menu which appears when you click on your profile picture located at the top right corner of your dashboard.

3. User Settings Section

In the ‘Settings’ page, choose the ‘User Settings’ section.

4. Click on ‘Delete My Account’

Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click ‘Delete My Account’.

5. Confirm Deletion

Finally, confirm that you want to delete your account. Remember, this is permanent and cannot be reversed.

Tips Before Deleting Your Profile

• Note: Before you delete your account, make sure you have closed all open proposals, ended all contracts, and withdrawn all your funds. This is to ensure that you do not lose any due payment.
• If you have any remaining financial obligations like paying for open contracts, you’ll need to resolve these before you’re allowed to delete your account.
• Important: Deleting your account will also mean losing your job history and reviews, so consider this action carefully.

Alternative to Account Deletion

If you are having issues with work or finding it hard to land a job, you might want to consider improving your profile or consulting with Upwork community forums for tips and advice, instead of deleting your profile outright. Remember, being a successful freelancer often takes time and patience, so don’t give up too quickly!