How to Manage Contracts
Managing contracts helps you track agreements through their lifecycle. Here's how:
Viewing Contracts
Access your contracts by clicking "Contracts" in the navigation menu, or visit /contracts.
Editing a Contract
To edit a contract:
- Click on the contract you want to edit
- Click "Edit"
- Update contract details, status, or notes
- Click "Update Contract" to save
Updating Contract Status
Track your contract's progress:
- Draft: Contract is being prepared
- Available: Ready to be shared
- Shared: Sent to client via portal
- Acknowledged: Client has acknowledged receipt
- Signed: Contract has been signed
- Expired: Past the expiry date
- Cancelled: Contract has been cancelled
Sharing Contracts
To share a contract with a client:
- Open the contract
- Click "Share with Client"
- The contract becomes available in the Client Portal
- Client receives notification (if email is configured)
Revoking Share
To revoke client access:
- Open the contract
- Click "Revoke Share"
- Contract is removed from client portal
Contract Tracking
The system tracks:
- When the contract was created
- When it was shared with the client
- When the client acknowledged it
- Client's IP address when acknowledging
- Contract expiry dates
Deleting Contracts
To delete a contract:
- Open the contract
- Click "Delete Contract"
- Confirm the deletion
💡 Tip:
Set expiry dates on time-sensitive contracts. The system will track when contracts expire and update their status accordingly.