Instructions for ID Verification on Upwork

Verifying your ID on Upwork gives you a higher level of credibility which can strengthen your profile and increase the trust level with potential clients. Here’s a step-by-step approach on how to do this.

Before You Start

Ensure you have a clear image of your government-issued ID. This could be a passport, driving license or national ID card. The ID you provide for verification should match your Upwork Profile name.

Steps to Verify Your ID on Upwork

• Step 1: Go to www.upwork.com and log into your account.
• Step 2: On your My Job Feed page, look for the notification that says ‘Verify Your ID’ or ‘ID Verification Required’.
• Step 3: Click on the ‘Start Verification’ button.
• Step 4: Follow the prompts to upload a clear image of your ID. Make sure all four corners of your ID are visible in the picture.
• Step 5: Click ‘Submit’ to upload the picture of your ID.
• Step 6: Await confirmation message saying that your ID has been verified.

Final Thoughts

Remember, verification may take a couple of days. If your ID verification is unsuccessful, Upwork will provide you with an explanation and give you the opportunity to try again.

Happy Freelancing!