Reddit rules index · read 2026-09-26
Can you promote on r/Upwork?
Self-promotion restricted Its rules restrict self-promotion. Posts that promote your own work are likely to be removed.
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What its rules say about promotion
Off site guides are not allowed
Due to the large amount of spam, outside guides and videos are not allowed. If you wish to help other freelancers with your guides, you can write a reddit post and mention your website, but direct links are not allowed.
No Outside Promotion
We do not allow the promotion of any outside tools or extensions due to spam and inability to check for any malicious purposes.
All 5 rules of r/Upwork
- Don't be an immense douchebag
It's not hard. Don't be an immense douchebag. Leave your frustration out of this sub - Off site guides are not allowed
Due to the large amount of spam, outside guides and videos are not allowed. If you wish to help other freelancers with your guides, you can write a reddit post and mention your website, but direct links are not allowed. - Hiring or finding work in this subreddit is not allowed.
This subreddit was not made to find freelancers or find work, but to discuss Upwork-related matters. Other subreddits are ready to accommodate you, so do not post For Hire or Hiring posts or comments here. - No Outside Promotion
We do not allow the promotion of any outside tools or extensions due to spam and inability to check for any malicious purposes. - AMA Posts are NOT allowed
We will no longer allow AMA type posts. If you have something to say just say it. Engage in the community. But these posts serve no purpose are often filled with bad advice and sarcastic responses.
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