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How do I fund or release escrow payments?

To fund or release payments from escrow, please follow the instructions below:

1. Go to MyElance.

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

2. Click on the 'Buyer Activity' > 'My Projects' link on the left navigation menu.

3. Click the 'Pay' icon located in the 'Make Payment' column for the applicable project.

4. Scroll down to the 'Project Funding and Release Requests' section of the 'Buyer Activity: Payments' page and click the 'View & Fund' button for the milestone line item.

5. Click the 'Fund Escrow Account' button. 

6. Select the payment method.

7. Enter in your password and select the 'Submit' button.