Bidding Limits allow you to control when and how many proposals are sent within each individual Scanner. These settings help you optimize your bidding strategy based on your priorities, availability, and the freshness of job postings for different types of projects.
In this guide:
ℹ️ Bidding Limits apply to each Scanner separately, giving you the flexibility to customize your approach for different Scanners.
📍 Where to Find Bidding Limits
To access Bidding Limits, open any Scanner in Scan & Bid and navigate to Bidding Settings (Step 1). Scroll down to the Bidding Limits section where you can configure your preferences for that specific Scanner.
Proposal Delay
Proposal Delay determines how quickly your proposal is sent after a job appears in your Scanner results.
You have two options:
1-5 minutes (fastest option): Your proposal is sent immediately using a system delay that applies to all users. This is the quickest way to get your bid in front of clients.
5-60 minutes (custom delay): This gives you more time to review the job posting through your Telegram, Slack, or Discord notifications before the proposal is automatically sent.
💡 If you decide the job isn't right for you, simply use the Don't Apply button to cancel the submission. Learn more about Jobs Notifications in our Notifications Guide.
Daily Proposal Limit
The Daily Proposal Limit sets the maximum number of proposals that can be sent per day for this specific Scanner.
You can choose from 1 to 20 proposals per day, or set it to Unlimited, helping you manage your workload and ensure you're only bidding on the number of projects you can realistically handle. This also helps you save your Upwork Connects by avoiding over-bidding.
The daily count resets at midnight according to the time zone you've set in your Preferences.
Late Bidding
Our system continuously syncs with Upwork to bring you the freshest job postings. Occasionally, brief sync delays may occur, causing some jobs to appear in your Scanner later than posted. By default, the system skips jobs older than two hours, showing: "The job is too old and may be irrelevant."
Enable Late Bidding to apply to jobs up to 12 hours old, ensuring you don't miss opportunities during temporary sync delays.
💬 Need Help?
If you have questions about Bidding Limits or need assistance configuring your settings, reach out to our support team at [email protected]. We're here to help you get the most out of your bidding strategy!