🚀 Upwork Auto Applier > Automatically apply to multiple Upwork jobs with customized cover letters and intelligent preferences ## ✨ Features - 🎯 Batch Job Applications - Apply to 1-100 jobs in one run - 🤖 Smart Profile Selection - Auto-detect best profile based on job keywords - 📝 Custom Cover Letters - Personalized cover letter for each job - ⚙️ Configurable Preferences - Set contract duration, raise frequency, etc. - 🔄 Bidding Job Handling - Skip or auto-bid on bidding-only jobs - 📊 Detailed Tracking - Success/error/skipped status for each job - 🌐 Browser Extension - Real browser interaction for manual login and Cloudflare - 💾 Session Persistence - Save login sessions between job batches ## 🚀 Quick Start ### Step 1: Install Chrome Extension - Installation: Get the extension from https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/upwork-auto-applier/dgidjghmeggbiligmcnpoagieagmlfhj?hl=en-US&utm_source=ext_sidebar ### Step 2: Prepare Your Jobs - Collect Upwork job URLs (e.g., https://www.upwork.com/nx/proposals/job/~abc123/apply/) - Write personalized cover letters for each job - Configure your application preferences ### Step 3: Run the Actor - Actor will automatically create a session - Look for the session ID in the console output ### Step 4: Connect Extension - Open the extension popup and enter the Session ID - Click "Connect to Service" - Navigate to Upwork and log into your account - Handle any Cloudflare challenges or 2FA - Open the extension popup and click "I'm logged into Upwork" ### Step 5: Watch It Work - The extension automatically applies to all your jobs - Monitor progress in real-time - View results in the Apify dataset ### Local Testing: 1. Extension Installed - Browser extension loaded and ready 2. Manual Login - Navigate to Upwork.com and login manually 3. Auto Processing - Extension applies to all jobs automatically ## 📋 Input Configuration ### Required Fields json { "jobs": [ { "jobUrl": "https://www.upwork.com/nx/proposals/job/~abc123/apply/", "coverLetter": "Your personalized cover letter..." } ], "applicationPreferences": { "profileMapping": [...], "fixedPricePreferences": {...} } } ### Application Preferences #### Profile Mapping Map job keywords to your specialized profile indices: json "profileMapping": [ { "tokenKeywords": ["full stack", "backend", "frontend"], "profileIndex": 1 }, { "tokenKeywords": ["mobile", "ios", "android"], "profileIndex": 2 } ] #### Fixed-Price Preferences Configure contract settings: json "fixedPricePreferences": { "projectDuration": "1 to 3 months", "raiseFrequency": "Never", "raiseAmount": "10%" } #### Browser Persistence Configure session management to avoid repeated logins: json "browserPersistence": { "enabled": true, // Enable/disable persistence "sessionTimeout": 24, // Session validity in hours "autoSave": true, // Automatically save sessions "fallbackToManual": true // Fall back to manual login if restoration fails } #### Other Settings json { "skipBiddingOnly": true, "genericScreeningResponse": "I'd be happy to discuss this in detail...", "delayBetweenJobs": 30, "cfTimeoutSec": 600, "manualLoginTime": 120 } ## 📊 Output Results The actor outputs detailed results for each job: ### Success json { "jobNumber": 1, "jobUrl": "https://www.upwork.com/nx/proposals/job/~abc123/apply/", "status": "submitted", "submittedAt": "2024-01-15T10:30:00.000Z" } ### Skipped json { "jobNumber": 2, "jobUrl": "https://www.upwork.com/nx/proposals/job/~def456/apply/", "status": "skipped", "reason": "bidding_only", "skippedAt": "2024-01-15T10:35:00.000Z" } ### Error json { "jobNumber": 3, "jobUrl": "https://www.upwork.com/nx/proposals/job/~ghi789/apply/", "status": "error", "error": "Submit button not found", "failedAt": "2024-01-15T10:40:00.000Z" } ## 📋 Input Configuration ### Required Fields json { "jobs": [ { "jobUrl": "https://www.upwork.com/nx/proposals/job/~abc123/apply/", "coverLetter": "Your personalized cover letter..." } ], "applicationPreferences": { "profileMapping": [...], "fixedPricePreferences": {...} } } ### Optional Fields json { "loginTimeout": 5, // Minutes to wait for login "delayBetweenJobs": 30, // Seconds between jobs "keepAlive": true, // Keep browser open between batches "reuseSessionId": "abc123-def456" // Reuse existing session } ## ⚙️ Configuration Examples ### Basic Setup (Minimal) json { "jobs": [ { "jobUrl": "https://www.upwork.com/nx/proposals/job/~abc123/apply/", "coverLetter": "Hi! I'm excited about this React project..." } ], "applicationPreferences": { "defaultProfileIndex": 0, "fixedPricePreferences": { "projectDuration": "1 to 3 months", "raiseFrequency": "Never" } } } ### Advanced Setup (Full Features) json { "jobs": [ { "jobUrl": "https://www.upwork.com/nx/proposals/job/~job1/apply/", "coverLetter": "Custom cover letter for job 1..." } ], "applicationPreferences": { "profileMapping": [ { "tokenKeywords": ["react", "javascript", "frontend"], "profileIndex": 1 } ], "defaultProfileIndex": 0, "fixedPricePreferences": { "projectDuration": "1 to 3 months", "raiseFrequency": "Never", "raiseAmount": "10%" } }, "loginTimeout": 5, "delayBetweenJobs": 30, "keepAlive": true } ## 📊 Output Results The actor outputs detailed results for each job: ### Success json { "jobNumber": 1, "jobUrl": "https://www.upwork.com/nx/proposals/job/~abc123/apply/", "status": "submitted", "submittedAt": "2024-01-15T10:30:00.000Z" } ### Skipped json { "jobNumber": 2, "jobUrl": "https://www.upwork.com/nx/proposals/job/~def456/apply/", "status": "skipped", "reason": "bidding_only", "skippedAt": "2024-01-15T10:35:00.000Z" } ### Error json { "jobNumber": 3, "jobUrl": "https://www.upwork.com/nx/proposals/job/~ghi789/apply/", "status": "error", "error": "Submit button not found", "failedAt": "2024-01-15T10:40:00.000Z" } ## 🔧 Troubleshooting ### Common Issues Browser doesn't open - Check Apify actor memory settings (minimum 2GB) - Ensure headless: false for local testing (automatically set to true on Apify platform) - On Apify platform, the browser runs in headless mode (no visible window) Login timeout - Increase manualLoginTime if you need more time to navigate and login - Default is 120 seconds (2 minutes) Profile not found - Verify your profileIndex matches your Upwork profile order - Check that tokenKeywords match job descriptions Skipped jobs - Check skipBiddingOnly setting - Verify job URLs are valid application pages ## 📈 Tips for Success 1. Test with 2-3 jobs first before running large batches 2. Use realistic delays (30+ seconds) between jobs 3. Monitor logs for any issues during automation 4. Keep cover letters personalized for better response rates 5. Update profile mapping based on your actual Upwork profiles ## 🔗 Integration ### Make.com (Integromat) - Use Apify webhook to trigger from Make.com - Set up scheduled runs for regular job applications - Connect to CRM for lead management ### Zapier - Create Zap with Apify trigger - Automate job application workflows - Sync results to Google Sheets ## 📄 License MIT License - feel free to modify and use for your projects! ## 🤝 Support For issues or questions: - Check the troubleshooting section - Review Apify actor logs - Ensure input configuration is valid --- Happy freelancing! 🎉