How do I join Upwork community?

Freelancers put themselves at risk of not getting paid, getting paid in a fraudulent manner (e.g., fake checks), or similar, and it is against Upwork’s Terms of Service. All users who take work or payments outside of Upwork lose the security of Upwork’s Trust and Safety programs, including Hourly Payment Protection .

Yes, Upwork is most certainly legit . However, like any other large freelance platform, there are bound to be scammers and fake profiles; but that doesn’t make Upwork a scam. Additionally, the Upwork platform provides various features and services that protect freelancers and employers from fraud and scams.

And I think it’s safe to say that regardless of who you are or what you’re going through, there’s a good chance you too can make a full time living (or two) on Upwork . It isn’t 1983 anymore, and you certainly don’t need anyone’s permission or approval to do it.

If you’re using Upwork, you’ll be able to sign right into the Community by going to community.upwork.com or from your navigation bar by clicking the question mark and selecting Community and Forums .

Welcome to Upwork! Get started with our free Online Course , which has real-world best practices for finding and working with great freelancers. Take modules anytime, anywhere it’s convenient for you. Join a live webinar!

You Should Still Join A Freelance Marketplace ! You can learn to look for jobs, write proposals, communicate with clients, position yourself above the competition, and so much more. Such an experience is priceless. And who knows, maybe you’ll be lucky enough to be among the 1% who are actively getting jobs on Upwork.

MEMBERSHIP AND SUBSCRIPTION FEE Upwork offers both free and paid freelancer membership plans . The basic plan (free membership plan) gives you 60 points or ‘Connects’ every month. The ‘Connects’ on Upwork are used as the currency and it gets exhausted from your account every time you apply for a job posting.