How to Share a Contract with Clients
Sharing contracts through the Client Portal provides secure access for clients to view and acknowledge agreements. Here's how:
Step 1: Open the Contract
Navigate to Contracts and click on the contract you want to share.
Step 2: Share Contract
On the contract details page, click "Share with Client".
What Happens When Sharing
When you share a contract:
- The contract becomes visible in the Client Portal
- An email notification is sent to the client (if email is configured)
- The contract status changes to "Shared"
- A timestamp is recorded for when it was shared
- Client can view and download the contract file
Client Portal Access
Clients can access shared contracts by:
- Logging into the Client Portal
- Navigating to the Contracts section
- Viewing and downloading the contract file
- Acknowledging receipt of the contract
Revoking Share
If you need to revoke access:
- Open the contract
- Click "Revoke Share"
- The contract is removed from the client portal
- Client can no longer access it
Contract Acknowledgment
When clients acknowledge a contract:
- Their acknowledgment is recorded with timestamp
- Their IP address is logged
- Contract status updates to "Acknowledged"
- You receive notification of the acknowledgment
Requirements
Before sharing, ensure:
- Contract file has been uploaded
- Client has portal access (send portal link if needed)
- Contract is in "Available" or "Draft" status
💡 Tip:
Share contracts before or alongside proposals to establish terms early. This helps set expectations and protects both parties.