Quick summary
Upwork Connects are the tokens freelancers use to submit proposals to job postings. Free members receive 10 Connects per month, and additional Connect bundles can be purchased directly from Account Settings or the Upwork dashboard.
Steps
- Select 'Account Settings' from your Upwork profile menu.
- Select 'Membership & Connects' from the settings navigation.
- Review your current Connects balance — free members receive 10 Connects each month as part of basic membership.
- Alternatively, go back to your Upwork dashboard, scroll down, and select 'Connects'.
- Click 'Buy Connects' to open the purchase flow.
- Choose a Connect bundle from the available options — Connects are sold in bundles.
- Enter a promo code if you have one to apply a discount.
- Click 'Apply' to validate the promo code.
- Select 'Buy Connects' to complete the purchase.
