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What Happens if I Don’t Verify My Identity With UpWork?

Last updated on September 29, 2022 @ 9:59 pm

If you’re a freelancer new to UpWork, you may be wondering what happens if you don’t verify your identity with UpWork. Here’s what you need to know:

UpWork requires all freelancers to verify their identity before they can start working with clients. This is for the safety of both freelancers and clients, and to ensure that everyone on the platform is who they say they are.

If you don’t verify your identity with UpWork, you won’t be able to work with clients or bid on projects. You’ll still be able to browse projects and connect with other freelancers, but you won’t be able to take any action that requires verification.

To verify your identity with UpWork, you’ll need to provide some personal information and documentation. This can include your government-issued ID, your passport, or your driver’s license. You’ll also need to provide a selfie of yourself holding your ID.

Once you’ve provided all the required information, UpWork will review your application and let you know if you’ve been approved or not. If you’re not approved, you can try again in 30 days.

So what happens if you don’t verify your identity with UpWork? You won’t be able to work with clients or bid on projects.

You’ll still be able to browse projects and connect with other freelancers, but you won’t be able to take any action that requires verification. If you’re not approved for verification, you can try again in 30 days.

PRO TIP: If you do not verify your identity with Upwork, your account may be restricted or closed.

Without verifying your identity with UpWork, you are essentially blocking yourself off from any job opportunities on the site. While you are still able to browse projects and connect with other freelancers, without being verified by UpWork, potential clients will not be able to message or hire you for work opportunities through the site.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

Cloud infrastructure engineer and tech mess solver.