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Why Can’t I Message Freelancers on UpWork?

Last updated on September 29, 2022 @ 10:02 pm

There are a few reasons why you may not be able to message a freelancer on UpWork. The most common reason is that the freelancer is not available for work. This means that they have either chosen to take a break from freelancing, or they have been removed from the platform for violating UpWork’s Terms of Service.

Another reason you may not be able to message a freelancer is if they have set their account to “Do Not Disturb.” This means that the freelancer does not want to receive any messages or notifications while they are working on other projects.

PRO TIP: If you are trying to message a freelancer on Upwork and you are unable to do so, it is most likely because the freelancer has set their account settings to only allow messages from people who have already hired them. This is likely because the freelancer has been getting too many messages from people who are not serious about hiring them, and they want to cut down on the amount of time they spend sorting through messages.

If you are serious about hiring a particular freelancer on Upwork, you will need to send them a proposal outlining your project. Once the freelancer accepts your proposal, you will then be able to message them directly.

If a freelancer has set their account to “Do Not Disturb,” you will see a message next to their name that says “This freelancer is currently unavailable.” If you hover over this message, it will say “This freelancer has set their account to Do Not Disturb. Please respect their privacy and do not contact them.”

If you still want to message the freelancer, you can send them a proposal through the UpWork platform. Proposals allow you to send a custom offer to a freelancer, which they can then accept or decline.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.