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How do I extend the bidding period on a job I posted?

Once your job is posted, you have the option of extending the bidding period. You can ONLY extend the bidding two times, up to 42 days from the date of the original posting.  To extend the bidding please follow the steps below.

1. Login to the MyElance Main Menu.

If you are not logged in, enter your Elance username and password.

2. Click the Workrooms link on the left panel.

3. Click on the job name.

4. Click 'Settings' in the section to the right of the job name.

5. Click the 'Extend Bidding' button.

6. Enter the date you would like to extend the bidding to and submit comments.