What type of elements can I add to my client portal?
With Collect’s campaign editor, you can build a customized client portal by adding different types of elements — each designed to guide, inform, or collect information from your clients.
These elements help you structure your onboarding or document collection process in a way that’s clear, collaborative, and easy to follow.
You can add the following types of elements:
Text blocks
Document requests
Forms
Tasks
Pages
Sections
Let’s explore what each elemeFeaturedCan you send a request to multiple contacts?
To send a request to multiple contacts, activate the option in the “configuration” step of the campaign setup.FeaturedHow to use Conditional Logics
Conditional logics in Collect customize requests dynamically, using data and responses to tailor visible elements, enhancing relevance and efficiency.FeaturedHow to download a zip file with all the uploaded files?
Once you have received the first document of a request, you will see a new button appear on your request page “Download all”.FeaturedHow to customize the name of the zip file?
You can customize the name of the zip file that can be download from the request page.FeaturedHow to customize the name of the documents in the zip file?
You can customize the name of the different documents uploaded before downloading the zip file.FeaturedHow to organize your portal with pages and sections
A well-structured portal helps your clients stay focused, complete tasks more easily, and move through your workflow with clarity. In Collect, you can organize your portal using Pages and Sections to break content into manageable, logical steps.
Why Split Your Portal into Multiple Pages?
Presenting everything on a single page can quickly become overwhelming — especially when your campaign includes many tasks, forms, or document requests.
Using multiple pages helps you:
ReduceFew readersHow to add static text to your portal
Static text elements let you add rich, informative content to your client portal. Whether you're welcoming new clients, giving instructions, or sharing reference materials, this is the go-to block for non-interactive content.
What is a static text element?
A static text element is a flexible content block that allows you to display information in your portal without expecting any action from the client. It supports a wide range of content types:
✅ Formatted text
🔗 Links tFew readersHow to specify the documents you need to retrieve
When building your client portal in Collect, you can use Document blocks to request specific files from your clients — with clear instructions, file requirements, and helpful context.
Each Document block lets you define:
What document you’re asking for
How clients should upload it
Any technical requirements (format, size, image resolution, etc.)
Whether uploads are required or optional
Let’s walk through how to configure a Document block step by step.
1. Add a Document block
IFew readersWhat is the maximum file size for documents uploads in Collect?
When collecting documents from your clients using Collect, you can define file size limits for each Document block — or allow uploads of any size within the platform’s limits.
Default upload limit
By default, Collect supports file uploads of up to 2 GB per file for users on a paid plan.
This allows clients to easily upload large files such as:
High-resolution PDFs
Detailed financial reports
Multimedia files (images, videos, etc.)
Customizing file size limits
WhenFew readersWhat are notes and how to add a note to a request?
Notes are internal-only comments that can be added to any request inside a campaign. They’re ideal for keeping track of internal feedback, sharing context with teammates, or leaving reminders for yourself — all without exposing anything to your clients.
What are notes used for
Notes help you:
Record observations while reviewing a request
Flag issues or action items for your team
Document decisions for future reference
Keep internal communication organizedFew readersHow to create a form
Forms in Collect let you gather structured information from your clients — whether it's basic contact details, service preferences, or more complex data like addresses and dates.
You can fully customize your forms using a variety of field types, along with rich formatting, instructions, and validation options.
How to add a form to your portal
In the campaign editor, click “Add element” and select Form.
Give your form block a title — this will appear in the clientFew readersHow to customise your Collect portal
You can customise the look and feel of your Collect portal in two main ways:
During campaign creation – update key content like headlines and side notes
Through Brandings – apply your logo, colours, language, and default text across campaigns
Both options help you tailor the client experience to match your brand and tone.
Customising during campaign creation
When you create a new campaign, you can define certain elements of the portal that are specific to that campaign —Few readersHow to have different languages for your emails and Collect portal
If you want to provide your clients with a fully localised experience — including the portal content, forms, and email notifications — you can set up different language versions using Brandings and separate campaigns.
How language works in Collect
The language of your portal and emails is determined by the Branding assigned to the campaign. Each branding includes language-specific settings for:
Portal labels and system text
Email content (follow-ups, reminders, eFew readersHow to change a due date
In Collect, you can assign or modify the due date for a request at three different stages:
During campaign setup
While sending the request
After the request has been sent
Here’s how each option works:
1. Set the due date during campaign creation
When creating a campaign, you’ll define the due date in the Follow-up step (step 2).
By default, the due date is set to 7 days after the request is sent
You can choose a specific date by selectinFew readersHow to cancel a request
Cancelling a request in Collect will deactivate the client’s portal and stop all automated email follow-ups. This is useful if a request is no longer needed or was sent by mistake.
There are several ways to cancel a request — either individually or in bulk.
Cancelling multiple requests
To cancel several requests at once:
Go to the campaign dashboard
Use the checkboxes on the left side of the request list to select one or more requests
Once selected, a submeFew readersHow to share a campaign with your team?
In Collect, you can control who has access to each campaign — either by sharing it with your entire team or by inviting specific team members.
There are two ways to share a campaign:
Share with your entire team
Share with specific members only
Let’s walk through both options.
Share a campaign with your team
This option makes the campaign accessible to all team members in your organization.
To do this:
Open the campaign you want to share
Click the Privacy bFew readers