Escrow

Escrow protects both you and your client by holding funds until milestones are approved.

How escrow works

1. Fund escrow — Client deposits funds for the project
2. Work begins — You start delivering on milestones
3. Milestone approval — Client reviews and approves deliverables
4. Funds release — Payment is released to your wallet
5. Invoice generated — Automatic invoice for the completed work

Business Tip: Always use escrow for new clients. It builds trust and protects your work.

Benefits of escrow

• Security — Funds are held safely until work is approved
• Trust — Clients know their money is protected
• Cash flow — Clear payment triggers for each milestone
• Dispute resolution — Built-in process for handling disagreements

Funding escrow

1. Open the project
2. Click Fund Escrow
3. Review the milestone breakdown
4. Confirm the total amount
5. Approve the transaction in your wallet

Partial releases

For large projects, you can release escrow partially:

• Release funds for completed milestones
• Keep remaining funds locked for future work
• Maintain clear payment records

Business Tip: Use milestone-based escrow for all projects over $1,000. It's worth the protection.