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How to: Update your bio

Your bio appears in the About section of your portfolio. Use it to tell clients about your experience, past projects and how you approach your work.


How to update your bio


  1. Go to your portfolio while logged in.
  2. Click the pencil icon on your About section.
  3. Write or edit your bio in the Bio box.
  4. Click Save.






Your first sentence


The first sentence of your bio appears under your name at the top of your portfolio. Make it a clear summary of what you do, as it’s often the first thing a client reads.


Formatting and templates


  • Markdown and embeds work in your bio. Use the Preview tab to check how it looks, and the Formatting guide link for help.
  • Stuck on where to start? Pick a template under Start from a template (Designer, Developer, Writer, Music and audio, Filmmaker or General), then replace the prompts with your own words.


What else is in this window


  • Next availability: if you’re available now, use today’s date.
  • Country and City: used for location-based job notifications.
  • Standard day rate: kept private. We use it to match you to clients.



Updated on: 11/11/2026

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