Quick summary
Verifying your Upwork account is a required step that confirms your identity and raises your profile completion to 100%, making you eligible to apply for jobs. The process involves initiating identity verification, completing phone verification via SMS, and waiting up to 48 hours for Upwork to review your submitted documents.
Steps
- On your Upwork dashboard, select 'Get started' to begin the account verification process.
- Click 'Start now' to proceed to the identity verification flow.
- Complete phone verification by entering your number and clicking 'Send' to receive a code via SMS or automated call.
- After submitting your documents, wait 24–48 hours for Upwork to review your verification submission — you will receive an email notification once complete.
- Once your profile is verified, your profile completion percentage will update to 100%.
