How to add a worker/contractor and send an invite

When adding a recipient, you’ll choose a Type:

Worker: Typically used for employees (can submit expenses and choose crypto allocation preferences from paychecks, if enabled).
Contractor: Typically used for freelancers/vendors (can create invoices, if invoicing is enabled).
Admin: Has access to the business account and can run payroll.

Everyone can get paid through the platform—either via a payroll created by the company or via contractor invoices (if you use invoicing).

Go to Recipients (left menu).
Click the Add/Invite action.
Enter the recipient’s details:
- Email (required — this is where the invite is sent)
- Type (Worker / Contractor / Admin)
Click Add Recipient.
Click send invite on the bottom of the screen

After the invite is sent, you’ll see the recipient in your Recipients list.

The recipient receives an email invitation.
Until they finish setup, their status will show as Incomplete.
Once setup is done, their status becomes Complete.
If they don’t accept in time, it may show as Expired (you can resend the invite).

On the Recipients page, look at the Status column:

The recipient says they didn’t get the email

That’s normal until they finish setup. Remind them to have ready:

To pay someone through Bitwage, you’ll first add them as a Recipient and send an invitation. Once invited, the recipient receives an email and can usually complete setup in ~5 minutes if they have their bank details and/or wallet address ready.