How to Change Your Name on Upwork

Overview

Upwork provides you with a platform to showcase your skills and services as a freelancer. It’s essential that your profile reflects an accurate representation of your professional identity, including your name.

Even though you might prefer to use a ‘freelancer name’ or a nickname, Upwork requires you to use your real, legal name for reasons related to identification and trust in the platform. However, if you’ve recently gone through a name change due to marriage, divorce, or other reasons, here are the steps to update your name on your Upwork profile.

Steps to Change Your Name on Upwork

• Step 1: Log in to your Upwork account.
• Step 2: Click on the Settings option on the drop-down menu found on your profile picture.
• Step 3: Select Contact Info from the options on the left side of the settings page.
• Step 4: In the ‘Contact Info’ section, click on the Edit button next to your name.
• Step 5: Enter your new name in the provided fields, then click on the Save button.

Note

There are some restrictions and you might need to confirm your identity and the reason for the name change. Always be careful when editing your profile information to avoid potential complications.