Another frequent question I get from some new oDesk freelancers is that they are not able to link their Paypal accounts to their oDesk email. I’ve decided to write a tutorial guide complete with screenshots that will help users with this problem. If successful, funds should successfully be withdrawn out using Paypal method in oDesk.
If you are curious as to what oDesk is, please read this previous post: Get Paid by the Hour in oDesk.
You need:
- oDesk email (to determine oDesk email, hover over Profile and Settings at the top right part of the page, then click User Info and note down your oDesk email).
- personal email listed with oDesk (this is also listed below your oDesk email in your User Info)
- Paypal account (you need an account with Paypal, sign up for a FREE Paypal account now)
Steps:
- Login to Paypal. Go to Profile > Add/Edit Email.
- You will be presented with a list of email addresses associated with your Paypal account. Click Add to add a new email.
- Enter your oDesk email address, then click Save.
- You will be asked to confirm that email address. Note that the oDesk email address is added but shows an unconfirmed status.
- Check your personal email that is associated with oDesk. You should see an email containing the confirmation link.
- Enter your Paypal password that is asked after clicking the confirmation link. Registration should be successful after clicking the link.
Thanks for sharing this info. Although I have yet to try my luck on Odesk, I’ll surely use this as my future reference to receive earning through Paypal.
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Have a great day!
March 29, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Really? There’s are lots of jobs even for telemarketing – which I believe – is a lot related to the career you are in. Looks like those guys are earning good money too.
April 4, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Ano kelangan info send sa magbabayad through paypal?
Joy
March 29, 2009 at 10:40 pm
Hi.i just want to ask regarding o-desk,,,,,im very confuse in making my profile there….kelangan po ba talaga magtake ng test
July 2, 2009 at 10:02 am
Yes, the test is a requirement.
July 19, 2009 at 11:17 pm
Hello! In paypal there’s an option to setup a specific type of account. Is the personal account enough to receive payment from oDesk or do you have to upgrade to a premier account? Thank you!
August 18, 2010 at 2:10 pm
hi hello gem i visit your site could i ask paano po mag work online? ano po mga site na puntahan
December 23, 2010 at 9:09 pm
I have visited in your website last 3 months ago and learned a lot from your articles. I would like to thank you for this wonderful website of yours which give me the opportunity to learn something. Now I earn a lot from my freelance works on Odesk. Thank you so much, happy new year and more power.
January 6, 2011 at 11:45 am
Happy New Year too. Glad to know you have learned something from my site.
January 7, 2011 at 6:25 am
Thank you SO MUCH! I had no idea about the verification from Paypal side and I always thought my primary email address was enough and the Odesk address was unneccesary!
NOW I know why my funds aren’t reaching through! You’re a God sent!
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June 15, 2011 at 4:54 am