Upwork<\/a>’s website or contact Upworks support for the most current fee structure and any updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAccept and Fund a Direct Contract<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Fellow step-by-step guide to accepting and funding a direct contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Freelancer Send Contract<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Step 1:<\/strong> Freelancers will send you Direct Contracts via email. With the key information, including the contract amount, title, description, and contract type.<\/p>\n\n\n\nClient check email to view contract<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Step 2:<\/strong> The contract email from Upwork includes important contract details, such as your freelancer’s name. You will have the option to either Accept and Fund Contract<\/strong> or Decline<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNote: For security reasons, we request that you confirm your email with a brief 6-digit code before proceeding with the complete review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Accept and Fund Contract<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nStep 3:<\/strong> After reviewing the complete contract details, kindly sign up for an Upworks account to accept the contract. Fill in your name or company name, tagline, description, and website URL (please refrain from including email addresses, phone numbers, or chat IDs). Next, you can sign and accept the contract to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou will have the option to either Accept and Fund Contract<\/strong> or Decline<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nClient Enter Billing details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nStep 4:<\/strong> Enter the billing method for funding. Upworks accepts payments via PayPal and credit cards. If you are based in the U.S., you may also be eligible to utilize a bank account for payment. Select your preferred method to proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n\nContract Start<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Step 5:<\/strong> Congratulations! Both you and your freelancer will receive confirmation emails from Upwork, and your contract will officially begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 6:<\/strong> Now when work is done, freelancers send payment request and client approve it by click on email.<\/p>\n\n\n\nConclusions: Accept and Fund a Direct Contract<\/h2>\n\n\n\n To accept and fund a direct contract, thoroughly assess its cost-effectiveness, quality, expertise, and alignment with organizational goals. Document the decision-making process transparently, communicate it effectively, and establish monitoring mechanisms to ensure successful implementation and adherence to contractual obligations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Can I start more contracts with my freelancer after I accept their DIrect Contract invitation?<\/h3>\n\n\n
Yes, you can start more contracts with your freelancer after accepting their Direct Contracts invitation. However, it’s important to note that the freelancer who invited you to Direct Contracts needs to initiate all your contracts together to receive discounted freelancer service fees. If you wish to work with other freelancers on Upworks, you’ll need to initiate those contracts separately by posting a job or making a direct offer to them.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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What’s the cost for clients to use Upwork\u2019s Direct Contracts?<\/h3>\n\n\n
The cost for clients to use Upwork’s Direct Contracts includes:Marketplace fee:<\/strong> 5% of the value of the contract if paying with a card or PayPal.<\/strong> If eligible to pay with a bank account, the fee is reduced to 3%.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Do I log time for Direct Contracts in the Time Tracker?<\/h3>\n\n\n
Yes, you\u2019ll log time for Direct Contracts in the Time Tracker, just like for other contracts.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Can the client submit feedback for this contract?<\/h3>\n\n\n
Yes, you and your client can share feedback on Direct Contracts.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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