Document Management

Setting Up Document Upload Links for Carriers

CertiAlert Team
March 10, 2025
4 min read
< p > CertiAlert's document upload links make it easy for carriers to submit required documents directly, without needing accounts or complex processes.

< h2 > How Upload Links Work < p > Each carrier gets a unique, secure upload link that allows them to:

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  • Upload multiple documents at once
  • < li > See which documents you require < li > Submit documents without creating an account < li > Get confirmation when uploads are successful < h2 > Generating Upload Links < h3 > For New Carriers < p > Upload links are automatically generated when you add a new carrier.You can find the link in:

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  • The carrier's detail page
  • < li > The "Actions" dropdown menu < li > Email templates for new carrier onboarding < h3 > For Existing Carriers < p > To generate a new upload link for an existing carrier:

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  • Go to the carrier's profile page
  • < li > Click the "Actions" dropdown < li > Select "Generate Upload Link" < li > Copy the link to send to the carrier < h2 > Customizing Upload Requirements < p > You can specify which documents each carrier needs to upload:

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  • Insurance Certificate: Always required
  • W9 Form: For tax reporting
  • Operating Authority: If required for your operations
  • Additional Documents: Custom requirements
  • < h2 > Sending Links to Carriers < h3 > Email Templates < p > CertiAlert includes pre - written email templates:

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  • New carrier onboarding email
  • < li > Document renewal reminders < li > Missing document notifications < h3 > Direct Communication < p > You can also send links through:

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  • Text message / SMS
  • < li > Phone call(read the link) < li > Your existing communication channels < h2 > Upload Link Security < p > Upload links are designed with security in mind:

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  • Unique, non - guessable URLs
  • < li > Expire after 30 days(configurable) < li > Limited to specific carrier < li > Upload activity is logged and tracked < h2 > Monitoring Uploads < p > Track document submission progress:

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  • Real - time notifications when documents are uploaded
  • < li > Dashboard shows carriers with pending uploads < li > Upload history and activity logs < li > Automatic status updates when documents are received < h2 > Troubleshooting Common Issues < h3 > Link Not Working < ul >
  • Check if link has expired
  • < li > Generate a new link if needed < li > Ensure carrier is using the full URL < h3 > Upload Failures < ul >
  • Verify file size is under 10MB
  • < li > Check file format(PDF, JPG, PNG only) < li > Try uploading one file at a time
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