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Do You Have to Be 18 to Use UpWork?

Last updated on September 30, 2022 @ 11:44 am

As the world’s largest freelancing website, UpWork connects businesses with more than 12 million independent professionals. You can hire freelancers for a variety of tasks, from web design and app development to customer service and data entry. But do you have to be 18 to use UpWork?

The answer is no, you don’t have to be 18 to use UpWork. However, if you’re under 18, you will need to have your parent or guardian create an account on your behalf. Once they’ve done so, they can add you as a ‘sub-account’ and manage your activity from their account dashboard.

If you’re a minor and you want to work on UpWork, we recommend that you talk to your parents or guardians about it first. They’ll need to be comfortable with the idea of you working online and managing your own finances. Once they’re on board, they can help you get set up and offer support and advice as needed.

So there you have it – you don’t have to be 18 to use UpWork, but if you are under 18, you will need parental permission and guidance. We hope this answers your question!

PRO TIP: If you are under 18 years of age, you may not create an Upwork account or use the Services. By using Upwork’s Services, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age.

Do You Have to Be 18 to Use UpWork?

No, but if you’re under 18 years old, your parent or guardian will need to create an account on your behalf and add you as a ‘sub-account.’ If you’re a minor and want to work on UpWork, we recommend that you talk with your parents or guardians first.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.