Apply as freelancer works a little differently from bidding via your agency. Here's what to keep in mind before switching a scanner.
One freelancer per connection. Each freelancer needs their own connection. GigRadar can't bid for one person through someone else's connection.
Freelancer accounts only. Agency or client Upwork accounts can't be connected for bidding.
Screening questions must be answered. If a required screening question would go unanswered, the bid is not sent at all rather than sent incomplete.
No cover letter attachments. On the Apply as freelancer tab, the attachments section is hidden and proposals go out without attachments. Your saved attachments are kept and come back if you switch the scanner to Apply as agency.
No portfolio items or certificates. Profile extras are not attached to freelancer bids.
No automatic Connects top-up. If the freelancer's balance doesn't cover the bid, it isn't sent.
No silent fallback. A scanner on Apply as freelancer never switches to the agency on its own. Bids wait until the connection works again, so they never go out from an identity you didn't choose.
When to keep a scanner on Apply as agency
Attachments are essential for the jobs this scanner targets.
You want GigRadar to top up Connects automatically.
You want portfolio items or certificates included with proposals.