# Contra Client Help Center

> Getting started as a client on Contra

## Getting Started

- [Introduction to Contra](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9714074-introduction-to-contra.md)
- [Client onboarding guide](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9714081-client-onboarding-guide.md)
- [Benefits of Contra for clients](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/11173488-benefits-of-contra-for-clients.md): The ultimate guide on how we make managing projects easier.
- [Understanding Contra's fees as a client](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9708235-understanding-contra-s-fees-as-a-client.md): This article provides a detailed overview of all fees clients pay for paid projects on Contra.
- [Onboarding contractors to Contra](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9708057-onboarding-contractors-to-contra.md)

## Profile & Account

- [Signing Up and Getting Started with Contra](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9708065-signing-up-and-getting-started-with-contra.md)
- [Managing Your Contra Account](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9708067-managing-your-contra-account.md)
- [Managing Your Team on Contra](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9708072-managing-your-team-on-contra.md)
- [Is Contra down?](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/11173525-is-contra-down.md)
- [How to update social links on your profile](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/11758863-how-to-update-social-links-on-your-profile.md): This makes it easier for clients and collaborators to learn more about you and your work across different platforms.
- [Switching Account Types on Contra](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9322386-switching-account-types-on-contra.md)
- [How to change your location on Contra](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/13465157-how-to-change-your-location-on-contra.md): Update your profile location to reflect where you're based
- [How to unsubscribe from Marketing DMs](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/15902658-how-to-unsubscribe-from-marketing-dms.md): Turn off marketing messages from your inbox.
- [How to change your name, email, and profile information on Contra](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/16275340-how-to-change-your-name-email-and-profile-information-on-contra.md): Information on how to update your name, email, About section, and find your public profile URL on Contra

## Hiring & Job Posting

- [How to Post a Job on Contra](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9708197-how-to-post-a-job-on-contra.md)
- [How to Find Contractors on Contra](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9708203-how-to-find-contractors-on-contra.md)
- [How to Manage Applicants](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9708957-how-to-manage-applicants.md)
- [How to Message Contractors on Our Platform](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9714087-how-to-message-contractors-on-our-platform.md)
- [Understanding How Contra Connects You with Top Contractors](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9708218-understanding-how-contra-connects-you-with-top-contractors.md)
- [Full Guide to Using Discover on Contra](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9708223-full-guide-to-using-discover-on-contra.md)
- [Understanding the Contra Service Agreement Contract](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9708225-understanding-the-contra-service-agreement-contract.md)
- [Exploring Locally Compliant Contracts on Contra](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9708227-exploring-locally-compliant-contracts-on-contra.md)
- [Boosted Jobs: Priority Matching and Premium Support](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9708231-boosted-jobs-priority-matching-and-premium-support.md)
- [How to get your job approved on Contra](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9708734-how-to-get-your-job-approved-on-contra.md): A guide to getting your job approved on Contra.
- [How to get your inquiries approved on Contra](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/11844636-how-to-get-your-inquiries-approved-on-contra.md): A guide to getting your inquiries approved on Contra.

## Payments

- [Payment Methods on Contra](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/11166267-payment-methods-on-contra.md)
- [How to Set Up an ACH Account as a Non-US Business/Individual](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9708238-how-to-set-up-an-ach-account-as-a-non-us-business-individual.md)
- [Private vs. Public Payment Methods](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9708241-private-vs-public-payment-methods.md)
- [Payout Options for Contractors](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9708244-payout-options-for-contractors.md)
- [Refunds, Cancellations and Disputes Resolution](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9708246-refunds-cancellations-and-disputes-resolution.md): Learn more about refunds, cancellations, and dispute resolution on Contra.
- [Managing Invoices on Contra: A Comprehensive Guide for Clients](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9708247-managing-invoices-on-contra-a-comprehensive-guide-for-clients.md)
- [Security Measures on Contra](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9708251-security-measures-on-contra.md)
- [Troubleshooting Payment Issues](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9708253-troubleshooting-payment-issues.md)
- [Setting Up Payouts with Business Credentials](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9709448-setting-up-payouts-with-business-credentials.md)
- [Invoice Guest Checkout](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9714093-invoice-guest-checkout.md)
- [Transaction log statuses](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/13755128-transaction-log-statuses.md): Learn what each transaction status means for both clients and independents, to better understand the status of your payments.
- [Client payment methods](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9322937-client-payment-methods.md)

## Projects

- [Creating Your First Project on Contra: A Comprehensive Guide](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9708261-creating-your-first-project-on-contra-a-comprehensive-guide.md)
- [Understanding invoice billing projects](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9708265-understanding-invoice-billing-projects.md)
- [Navigating one-time escrow projects](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9708266-navigating-one-time-escrow-projects.md)
- [Sending bonuses to contractors](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9708267-sending-bonuses-to-contractors.md)
- [How do I close a project?](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9708269-how-do-i-close-a-project.md)
- [Contra's dispute assistance](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/11329360-contra-s-dispute-assistance.md)

## Network

- [Maximizing Your Contractor Network with Contra](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9708275-maximizing-your-contractor-network-with-contra.md)
- [Full Guide to Inviting Collaborators as a Client](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9708277-full-guide-to-inviting-collaborators-as-a-client.md)
- [Exploring Contra's Expert Network](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9708281-exploring-contra-s-expert-network.md)
- [Build your Contra Verified Expert Network](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/9708282-build-your-contra-verified-expert-network.md)
- [How to send a direct message \(DM\)](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/11908767-how-to-send-a-direct-message-dm.md): Learn how to start a direct message with any user on Contra. Use the steps below to compose and send a message.
- [Direct message \(DM\) FAQ's](http://client-help.contra.com/en/articles/11908737-direct-message-dm-faq-s.md): Answers to the most frequently asked questions about direct messages on Contra.