Step 1: Create your Contra account
Go to contra.com/sign-up or use an invite link from your email. Choose “I’m an independent” to get started. You can sign up with your Google account or use an email address (we’ll send you a verification code to confirm).
Step 2: Complete onboarding
After signing up, you’ll fill out your profile basics:
Enter your name or agency name
Add up to 3 skills
Set your hourly rate and location
Upload a profile picture
Link a social account
Step 3: Set up your wallet
Add your preferred payout method so you can get paid through Contra.
Step 4: Finish your onboarding checklist
To be discoverable by clients, complete the onboarding checklist in your dashboard. This helps surface your profile for relevant opportunities.