How to Verify Upwork Account
- George Apostolov
How to Verify Upwork Account: step-by-step guide
To verify your Upwork account, select 'Get started'.
Click 'Start now'.
Upwork might require you to verify your phone number by sending a code via SMS or calling you with an automated message. Click 'Send' and complete the phone verification.
Upwork usually reviews documents and verification submissions within 24–48 hours. You will receive an email notification once the process is complete.
Once your profile has been verified the percentage will change into 100%.
Quick answer: To verify your account, select 'Get started', click 'Start now', and complete the phone verification by sending a code via SMS or receiving a call. Upwork reviews submissions within 24–48 hours, emailing you upon completion when your profile percentage reaches 100%.
About this tutorial
Complete identity verification in the app by confirming your phone number and waiting for document review. This guide shows how to verify Upwork Account in 5 steps, starting with "To verify your Upwork account, select 'Get started'" and finishing with "Once your profile has been verified the percentage will change into 100%". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real product interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to verify Upwork Account?
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
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