--- title: How to Create an Upwork Account description: Learn how iorad can help freelancers, consultants, and small business owners get started on Upwork with a simple tutorial for creating an account. image: https://learning.iorad.com/hubfs/iorad_can_help_you_get_freelance_work.png --- [![iorad](https://learning.iorad.com/hubfs/Iored%20Theme%202021/Images/iorad%20logo%20DONT%20DELETE.png)](https://www.iorad.com/) - Product #### Individual [Tutorial Privacy Control who views your tutorials](https://www.iorad.com/pricing/feature/tutorial-privacy) [Mask Data Control who views your tutorials](https://www.iorad.com/pricing/feature/mask-data) [Basic Audio Text-to-speech & custom voiceovers](https://www.iorad.com/pricing/feature/basic-audio) #### Team [Branding Add custom branding](https://www.iorad.com/pricing/feature/custom-branding) [Premium Audio Neural voiceovers and CC](https://www.iorad.com/pricing/feature/premium-audio) [Collaboration Co-edit and publish tutorials](https://www.iorad.com/pricing/feature/team-collab) [Analytics See tutorial performance](https://www.iorad.com/pricing/feature/analytics) #### Enterprise [Translations Automatic language translation](https://www.iorad.com/pricing/feature/translations) [Team Accounts Allocate separate accounts](https://www.iorad.com/pricing/feature/team-collab) [Encrypt & Anti-Track Strict compliance & additional data protection](https://www.iorad.com/pricing/feature/encrypt-and-anti-track) [All plans & Features →](https://www.iorad.com/features) - Resources #### Support [Help Center](https://www.iorad.com/resources/help-center) [Learning Hub](https://learning.iorad.com) [Schedule Demo](https://www.iorad.com/demo) #### Customers [Testimonials](https://www.iorad.com/testimonials) [Case Studies](https://learning.iorad.com/customer-stories?_ga=2.48225895.1718347252.1788801042-1263284910.1780521832) #### Marketplace [Partnerships](https://www.iorad.com/partner-programs) [Integrations](https://www.iorad.com/connectIntegrations) [Services](https://www.iorad.com/services) #### Company [Privacy Policy](https://www.iorad.com/privacypolicy) [About Us](https://www.iorad.com/meet-the-team) - Use Cases [EDU](https://www.iorad.com/use-cases/education) [Customer Training](https://www.iorad.com/use-cases/customer-training) [Sales Enablement](https://www.iorad.com/use-cases/sales-enablement) [Learning & Development](https://www.iorad.com/use-cases/learning-and-development) [HR](https://www.iorad.com/use-cases/human-resources) [Product Management](https://www.iorad.com/use-cases/product-management) [I.T.](https://www.iorad.com/use-cases/information-technology) [Operations](https://www.iorad.com/use-cases/operations) [All Use Cases →](https://www.iorad.com/use-cases) - [Pricing](https://www.iorad.com/pricing) [Try it Free](https://www.iorad.com/signup) [Sign In](https://www.iorad.com/login) # How to Create an Upwork Account [Learning Hub](https://learning.iorad.com/) → [Thought Leadership](https://learning.iorad.com/thought-leadership) → How to Create an Upwork Account ![iorad\_can\_help\_you\_get\_freelance\_work](https://learning.iorad.com/hubfs/iorad_can_help_you_get_freelance_work.png) iorad provides the best go-to resources for how-to just about anything. It just makes sense that iorad can make it quick and easy for you to find your next freelance job. iorad's [Raymond Chuma-Onwuoku wrote about the usefulness of Upwork:](https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymondchuma/) *[Upwork](https://www.linkedin.com/company/upwork-middle-east/) is like a virtual marketplace where people from all over the world come together to buy and sell services. Think of it like a digital bazaar, but instead of selling spices and textiles, people are selling their skills and expertise.* Raymond has begun an Upwork Learning Series on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/raymondchuma_upwork-freelancing-remotework-activity-7039452242420117504-uw17?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop), and his first post explains the whats and whys of using Upwork for anyone who wants to work on their own terms and be their own boss... like a freelancer, a consultant, or a small business owner. Raymond explains that "It's simple, really. You create a profile, showcase your skills and experience, and start applying for jobs that interest you." iorad's goal is to help keep that simplicity going. Here's a simple tutorial about **How to Create an Upwork Account**: *21 STEPS* 1\. Welcome to this tutorial, in order to guide you on the step by step approach to set up an Upwork account. To begin, visit [**upwor**](http://www.upwor)**k.com** and, Click **Sign Up** at the top right corner. ![](https://www.iorad.com/api/tutorial/stepScreenshot?tutorial_id=2151093&step_number=1&width=800&height=600&mobile_width=450&mobile_height=400&apply_resize=false&min_zoom=0.5) 2\. As this tutorial is to set up a Freelancer account, Click **I'm a freelancer, loo****king for wor****k**. ![](https://www.iorad.com/api/tutorial/stepScreenshot?tutorial_id=2151093&step_number=2&width=800&height=600&mobile_width=450&mobile_height=400&apply_resize=false&min_zoom=0.5) 3\. Click **Apply as a Freelancer**. ![](https://www.iorad.com/api/tutorial/stepScreenshot?tutorial_id=2151093&step_number=3&width=800&height=600&mobile_width=450&mobile_height=400&apply_resize=false&min_zoom=0.5) 4\. Enter your personal details in the highlighted box. ![](https://www.iorad.com/api/tutorial/stepScreenshot?tutorial_id=2151093&step_number=4&width=800&height=600&mobile_width=450&mobile_height=400&apply_resize=false&min_zoom=0.5) 5\. Check the highlighted box to proceed. ![](https://www.iorad.com/api/tutorial/stepScreenshot?tutorial_id=2151093&step_number=5&width=800&height=600&mobile_width=450&mobile_height=400&apply_resize=false&min_zoom=0.5) 6\. Click **Create my account**. ![](https://www.iorad.com/api/tutorial/stepScreenshot?tutorial_id=2151093&step_number=6&width=800&height=600&mobile_width=450&mobile_height=400&apply_resize=false&min_zoom=0.5) 7\. Now, Click **Get started** to update your profile. ![](https://www.iorad.com/api/tutorial/stepScreenshot?tutorial_id=2151093&step_number=7&width=800&height=600&mobile_width=450&mobile_height=400&apply_resize=false&min_zoom=0.5) 8\. Select your level of experience in freelancing. ![](https://www.iorad.com/api/tutorial/stepScreenshot?tutorial_id=2151093&step_number=8&width=800&height=600&mobile_width=450&mobile_height=400&apply_resize=false&min_zoom=0.5) 9\. Select your financial aims for setting up an Upwork account. ![](https://www.iorad.com/api/tutorial/stepScreenshot?tutorial_id=2151093&step_number=9&width=800&height=600&mobile_width=450&mobile_height=400&apply_resize=false&min_zoom=0.5) 10\. Select your Job Searching preferences, you can select as many as possible. ![](https://www.iorad.com/api/tutorial/stepScreenshot?tutorial_id=2151093&step_number=10&width=800&height=600&mobile_width=450&mobile_height=400&apply_resize=false&min_zoom=0.5) 11\. Click **Next, create a profile**. ![](https://www.iorad.com/api/tutorial/stepScreenshot?tutorial_id=2151093&step_number=11&width=800&height=600&mobile_width=450&mobile_height=400&apply_resize=false&min_zoom=0.5) 12\. Now, you have to upload your resume on Upwork. You can do this using any of the options on screen. For this tutorial, Click **fill out manually** and manually add your experience, education and skills. ![](https://www.iorad.com/api/tutorial/stepScreenshot?tutorial_id=2151093&step_number=12&width=800&height=600&mobile_width=450&mobile_height=400&apply_resize=false&min_zoom=0.5) 13\. When you're done uploading your resume, Click **Next, set your rate**. ![](https://www.iorad.com/api/tutorial/stepScreenshot?tutorial_id=2151093&step_number=13&width=800&height=600&mobile_width=450&mobile_height=400&apply_resize=false&min_zoom=0.5) 14\. Type your hourly rate, this must be between $3 and $999. Then Click **Next, add your photo and location**. ![](https://www.iorad.com/api/tutorial/stepScreenshot?tutorial_id=2151093&step_number=14&width=800&height=600&mobile_width=450&mobile_height=400&apply_resize=false&min_zoom=0.5) 14b. Click ![](https://www.iorad.com/api/tutorial/stepScreenshot?tutorial_id=2151093&step_number=14b&width=800&height=600&mobile_width=450&mobile_height=400&apply_resize=false&min_zoom=0.5) 15\. Click **Upload photo**. ![](https://www.iorad.com/api/tutorial/stepScreenshot?tutorial_id=2151093&step_number=15&width=800&height=600&mobile_width=450&mobile_height=400&apply_resize=false&min_zoom=0.5) 16\. Click the image to Upload a profile photo. ![](https://www.iorad.com/api/tutorial/stepScreenshot?tutorial_id=2151093&step_number=16&width=800&height=600&mobile_width=450&mobile_height=400&apply_resize=false&min_zoom=0.5) 17\. Click **Attach photo**. ![](https://www.iorad.com/api/tutorial/stepScreenshot?tutorial_id=2151093&step_number=17&width=800&height=600&mobile_width=450&mobile_height=400&apply_resize=false&min_zoom=0.5) 18\. Enter your address details in the highlighted box. ![](https://www.iorad.com/api/tutorial/stepScreenshot?tutorial_id=2151093&step_number=18&width=800&height=600&mobile_width=450&mobile_height=400&apply_resize=false&min_zoom=0.5) 19\. Click **Check your profile**. ![](https://www.iorad.com/api/tutorial/stepScreenshot?tutorial_id=2151093&step_number=19&width=800&height=600&mobile_width=450&mobile_height=400&apply_resize=false&min_zoom=0.5) 20\. Scroll through your profile details, and if you're satisfied with the given information, Click **Submit profile**. ![](https://www.iorad.com/api/tutorial/stepScreenshot?tutorial_id=2151093&step_number=20&width=800&height=600&mobile_width=450&mobile_height=400&apply_resize=false&min_zoom=0.5) 21\. That's it. 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