Get 40 Free Connects on Upwork

Ahsan Sher
. March 13, 2021
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Upwork understands that relationships create opportunity. We want you to create more relationships. Freelancers and Agencies use Upwork’s virtual currency,Connects,to build relationships with clients by submitting proposals for new work.

Get Connects

There are three ways to get Connects on Upwork.

Monthly FREE Connects

Each month, freelancers receive free Connects to help reach out to more clients.

Freelancer Basicaccounts receive 10 free Connects each month, andFreelancer Plusaccounts receive 80 Connects each month (including 10 FREE!). Learn more about Freelancer Plus accountshere.

Buy Connects

Connects cost $0.15 (USD) each and are sold in bundles of 10, 20, 40, 60, and 80. To purchase additional Connects:

Once you’ve selected the bundle you wish to purchase, clickAdd Connectsand your account will automatically be charged.

Earn Connects

Freelancers and agencies can earn Connects by reaching out and building relationships with Upwork clients! Here are a few of the ways to earn Connects.

Register for the first time.When you register as a new freelancer on Upwork, you’ll have 40 Connects to get started. When you complete the Upwork Readiness Test, you can win another 40 Connects — that’s 80 FREE Connects!
Win an interview.When you submit a proposal to a client and win an interview, you’ll get a bonus of 10 Connects. You can earn up to 50 Connects every seven days.
Complete an Upwork Skill Certification.If you earn anUpwork Skill Certification, you’ll enjoy a one-time Connects bonus.
Earn a badge.If you qualify for an Upwork Talent Badge, you may receive bonus Connects with it!

Get free connectivity:

You can get connectivity by entering the promo code CON_TX_2821 during checkout. Make sure you select the 40 Connect option from the dropdown and you will get those 40 Connect for free using this code.

Connects Balance and Limits

To check your balance of available Connects, go toFind Work. Your available Connects balance is shown on the right.

Each month, your unused Connects will rollover up to the account maximum. Connects expire if they haven’t been used after one year, and paid Connects will always be used before free Connects for any proposal.