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Freelance OS guide

How to use every module

40 step-by-step guides — from Try Proposals to portfolio showcases and client pipeline. Organized by OS modules, not disconnected tool names.

Try Proposals and Try Opportunities without an account. Sign up to unlock fit scores, profile-powered drafts, and your full workspace.

Getting started

New here? Do these steps once — then repeat Find & apply for every job you want.

  1. 1

    Create your account

    Verify your email with the code sent after registration.

  2. 2

    Complete profile onboarding

    New accounts are guided through a 10-step wizard at /onboarding/profile. You can dismiss it and finish later on My Profile.

  3. 3

    Reach 100% profile completion

    Fill in identity, bio, skills (20), portfolio (5 items), work history (5), testimonials (5), and links. Home shows a completion card until you hit 100%.

  4. 4

    Browse or analyze a job

    New jobs feed when available, or paste any job to analyze manually.

  5. 5

    Write your first proposal

    Generate three variants and copy the best one to Upwork.

  6. 6

    Track the outcome

    Update status when the client responds.

  7. 7

    Build a portfolio project

    Case study + mockups + shareable link from one brief.

  8. 8

    Explore the rest when ready

    Clients, insights, services, and more — under Business in the sidebar.

Try free (no account)

Test the AI before signing up. Create an account for fit scores, your profile in proposals, and the full workflow.

Home

Your home — see progress and jump to what matters today.

Upwork & workflow

Connect Upwork, browse matched jobs, and run the full bid-to-hire loop in one place.

Connect Upwork first →

Proposals & Opportunities

Browse jobs, check your fit, write proposals, and track outcomes.

Tip: use Job Workspace to stay in one flow →

Profile & growth

Everything the AI reads before scoring jobs or writing proposals for you.

Portfolio

One project brief → case study, mockups, showcase link, and exports.

Services

One service idea → copy for Upwork, Fiverr, LinkedIn, your website, and SEO.

Clients & Insights

Clients, connects tracking, insights, referrals, and billing.

Account & help

Security, support, and upgrading your plan.

Ready to try it?

Try free tools with no account, or sign up to follow the outcome path — profile, win jobs, portfolio, and grow your business.

Also see all tools on the homepage and pricing.