Working with Upwork

Last Updated on February 15, 2023 by Neil Murray

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Upwork #

If you are hired via Upwork, make sure you are signed into Upwork & log your time, whenever you work. This lets us review your screenshots regularly.

Things to remember:-

  • Make sure you are signed into Upwork & log your time, whenever you work, (if you are engaged via Upwork). This lets us review your screenshots regularly.
  • Select/Choose the correct contract before logging your time.
    • Download Upwork Windows or Mac App to get started.

We use your screenshots to see what you are working on. This often helps us to give you some guidance on how to tackle a current issue & to notice opportunities, problems, errors & misunderstandings in your current work.

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Upwork Time Logging #

Things to remember before logging time.

  • Open the Upwork desktop app
  • Log into your Upwork account
  • Select the correct contract
  • Toggle the On/Off switch to turn on logging
  • Enter a note about what you are working on in the memo box.

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Upwork Memo #

Describe in detail what you are currently working on as your Memo in Upwork in your screenshots – makes it easier for us to follow your work.

Good Upwork example from Irshad

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How to Update Your Upwork Memo #

  1. Open your Upwork Tracker

2. Click on the typing area below Memo to add a memo

3. Type your task in the marked area

4. Press the start tracking button to start work.

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Upwork Time Zone #

Make sure you add your local time zone in Upwork.

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Upwork Record Screen #

If you have more that 1 screen/monitor, please set to record your active monitor in Upwork – see Working with multiple monitors.

Click on settings near name
Selected first option to capture active monitor

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Points to Remember #

  1. Always choose the correct contract before logging hours.
  2. Clearly mention/Fill your work memo.
  3. Add your local timezone
  4. Select Capture active monitor, if using more than 1 screen.

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Notes

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