How Do I Turn Off Notifications from UpWork?

With notifications selectively silenced, you can channel your energy and concentration into your projects without disruptions. By customizing your notification settings on Upwork, you empower yourself to create a work environment tailored to your needs and preferences. With your notifications under control, you can now approach your Upwork projects with renewed focus, efficiency, and dedication.

Jeff Whelpley is the editor / author responsible for this content.
Sep 19, 2023

Are you a dedicated freelancer or a busy professional managing multiple projects on Upwork? With a constant influx of notifications, it's easy for notifications to disrupt your workflow. Keep reading to learn the practical steps to disable unnecessary Upwork notifications and create a more focused and streamlined work environment.

1. Access Your Upwork Account 

Begin by accessing your Upwork account through the website or the mobile app. Ensure that you're logged in with your credentials to proceed.

2. Navigate to Account Settings 

Once you log in, locate and click on the "Settings" option. A gear icon typically represents this option. You can often find it in the upper right corner of the interface. Clicking on it will grant you access to various customization options.

3. Explore Notification Preferences 

Within the settings menu, you'll discover options to personalize your Upwork experience. Seek out and select the "Notification Preferences" section to commence the configuration process.

4. Customize Your Notifications 

This stage is where you can exercise control over your notification preferences. Upwork offers a diverse range of notifications, encompassing emails, messages, job alerts and others. Take the time to review each category and decide which notifications you wish to deactivate.

5. Disable Email Notifications 

If Upwork notifications flood your email inbox, it's time to reclaim your space. Locate the email notification settings and explore the frequency options, including real-time, daily, weekly, or none. Opt for the "none" option to curtail email notifications.

6. Manage Mobile Push Notifications 

For mobile users that push notifications besiege, Upwork provides the means to regain control. Find the mobile push notification settings, where you can selectively enable or disable push notifications for specific events, such as messages or proposal updates.

7. Tailor Job Alert Notifications 

Job alerts can be both informative and overwhelming. To tailor their frequency and type to your preferences, locate the job alert notification settings. Here, you can specify the type of jobs you're interested in and the intervals at which you receive these alerts.

8. Refine Message Notifications 

Effective communication is paramount, but the incessant ding of incoming messages can be distracting. In the message notification settings, you can refine how and when Upwork notifies you about new messages and updates.

9. Review and Save Changes 

Before finalizing your adjustments, review your selections. Ensure you have successfully turned off the notifications you deem irrelevant while retaining those essential to your work. Once satisfied, confirm your choices by clicking the "Save" button.

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