How to get connects in Upwork

Getting connects in Upwork is an essential part of kick-starting your freelance journey on the platform. Connects are basically tokens that you use to submit proposals for jobs. Without them, you can’t apply for projects. Here’s how you can get them:

Purchasing Connects

This is the most straightforward way of getting connects. You can buy them individually for $0.15 each.

How to buy connects

• Navigate to your account settings.
• Under the Membership & Connects section, click on the Connects tab.
• Click on Add more Connects.
• Select the number of connects you would like to purchase, then click Next.
• Review and click Buy Connects.

Earn Connects by Upgrading Your Membership

By upgrading to a Plus Membership, you can get 70 connects each month as part of the membership.

How to upgrade to a Plus Membership

• Go to the Settings section of your account.
• Click Membership & Connects.
• Click the View Plans link in the Free Membership section to the right of the page.
• Select the Plus plan to upgrade.

Free Connects

At times, Upwork offers free connects to help freelancers bid on projects. Keep an eye out for these promotional activities.
Remember that success on Upwork is about more than just using connects; you’ll need to use them wisely to apply to jobs where your skills and services are a good match. Best of luck on your freelance journey!