Profile Approval process on Upwork

Typically, Upwork needs 24 hours to review your profile. Although, sometimes the demand for freelancers in certain skill categories can influence this time. Here are a few crucial things to understand about this process:

Profile Approval Time

The usual timeline for Upwork to review your profile and revert is about 24 hours. But during busy periods, it could take up to 48 hours. They’ll usually notify you via email once the process is complete.

Factors Affecting Approval Time

• Skill demand: Sometimes, Upwork temporarily puts on hold the approval of new profiles in categories that have a surplus of freelancers and not enough job posts.
• Profile completeness: Ensure your profile is 100% complete. Include a clear picture of yourself, add a compelling title & overview, incorporate your employment history, list your top skills, etc.
• Identification Verification: Clear identity verification is a mandatory step. Your approval time can be longer if there are any discrepancies during this stage.

What if my profile is not approved?

If for some reason, Upwork doesn’t approve your profile, don’t lose hope. You can re-submit it again after further enhancements based on the feedback received. Upwork also offers some helpful resources on creating an effective profile.

Remember, your profile acts as your online resume, so make it as captivating and comprehensive as possible. Best of luck!