How to Accept a Proposal on Upwork

Introduction

Welcome to Upwork! If you’re new to the platform, the process might seem a bit daunting at first. But don’t worry, accepting a proposal on Upwork is pretty straightforward once you know where to look and what to do. Make sure you follow the steps below to ensure success.

Step-by-Step Guide to Accept a Proposal

1. Go to your Job Post

Once you have logged into your account, navigate to the ‘Jobs’ tab on the dashboard. Then click on ‘My Jobs’. Find and select the job you have posted. You will find this in the ‘Open Contract Proposals’ section.

2. Review Proposals

There, you will find a list of freelancers who have submitted a proposal for your job. Each proposal will showcase the freelancer’s bid amount, cover letter, profile, job success score, and other relevant information. Carefully review each proposal to thoroughly evaluate each candidate.

3. Accept Proposal

Once you have decided on a freelancer, click on the ‘Hire’ button on their proposal. Confirm the contract terms (such as hourly rate or fixed rate, the number of hours, billing method, etc.) and then click on ‘Start Contract’.

Note:

Remember that once you click ‘Start Contract’, you are agreeing to pay the freelancer for their work, according to the terms set in the contract. Make sure to have a sufficient budget for the project.

Conclusion

That’s it! You are now ready to get your project started with your chosen freelancer. Good luck and let us know if you have any other questions.