How to Send an Offer on Upwork

Quick summary

Sending an offer on Upwork involves finding a freelancer through the Talent section, reviewing their profile, and completing the offer form with job details, rate, and contract terms. Once submitted, the freelancer receives the offer instantly and can accept or negotiate the terms.

Steps

1. Go to the Talent section and click Discover to browse available freelancers.
2. Click on a freelancer's profile to view their details.
3. Click the ellipsis icon on the freelancer's profile page to reveal more options.
4. Click the Hire button to initiate the offer process.
5. You will be directed to the offer page where you can fill in the job details.
6. Set the offer terms and provide all required job information.
7. Define the scope of work by selecting either hourly or fixed-price contract type.
8. Enter the hourly rate or total fixed-price amount for the project.
9. Set a weekly limit to keep the engagement within your budget.
10. Check the checkbox to allow the freelancer to log time manually if needed.
11. Provide a message with details or specific instructions for the freelancer.
12. Check the checkbox to agree to Upwork's terms and services.
13. Click Continue to submit the offer — the freelancer will now receive it.