--- title: "UPDATE: Document Access Permissions" description: Learn how to manage document access permissions and control who can view or edit your documents for enhanced security and confidentiality. image: https://doconchain.com/hubfs/Product%20Update%20Blog%20-%20Access%201.png --- [Skip to content](https://doconchain.com/resources/news-center/document-access-update#main-content) [![DOCONCHAIN Gradient Logo Full name and Tagline](https://doconchain.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DoconchainlogoV2.49aead5be0245e0467c1.png?width=1606&height=469&name=DoconchainlogoV2.49aead5be0245e0467c1.png "DOCONCHAIN Gradient Logo Full name and Tagline")](https://doconchain.com/) - [Home](https://doconchain.com/home) - About - [Our Company](https://doconchain.com/our-company) - [Our Infrastructure](https://doconchain.com/our-infrastructure) - [Compliance](https://doconchain.com/compliance/philippines) - [Our Community](https://doconchain.com/our-community) - Solutions - [Overview](https://doconchain.com/solutions/overview) - [Products](https://doconchain.com/solutions/products) - [Use Cases](https://doconchain.com/solutions/use-cases) - [Benefits](https://doconchain.com/solutions/benefits-of-digital-signature) - Resources - [News Center](https://doconchain.com/resources/news-center) - [FAQs](https://doconchain.com/resources/faqs) - [Video Tutorials](https://doconchain.com/resources/video-tutorials) - [User Manual](https://doconchain.com/resources/user-manual) - [Pricing](https://doconchain.com/pricing) - [Contact](https://doconchain.com/contact-us) - [LOGIN](https://app.doconchain.com/?action=login) - [TRY FOR FREE](https://app.doconchain.com/?action=signup) # News Center [News Center](https://doconchain.com/resources/news-center) \> UPDATE: Document Access Permissions ![](https://doconchain.com/hubfs/Product%20Update%20Blog%20-%20Access%201.png) [Product Updates](https://doconchain.com/resources/news-center/tag/product-updates) # UPDATE: Document Access Permissions [Onesimus Magno](https://doconchain.com/resources/news-center/author/onesimus-magno) - April 11, 2024 In today's digital age, the ability to manage private or public access to documents stored in a digital signature platform offers numerous benefits. By controlling who can view or edit sensitive information, individuals and businesses can ensure the security and confidentiality of their documents. ![1. Navigate to Settings](https://doconchain.com/hubfs/1.%20Navigate%20to%20Settings.png) ![2. Document Access Settings](https://doconchain.com/hubfs/2.%20Document%20Access%20Settings.png) ![3. Adjust](https://doconchain.com/hubfs/3.%20Adjust.png) Close button ![1. Navigate to Settings](https://doconchain.com/hubfs/1.%20Navigate%20to%20Settings.png) A caption that describes the image. Close button ![2. Document Access Settings](https://doconchain.com/hubfs/2.%20Document%20Access%20Settings.png) A caption that describes the image. Close button ![3. Adjust](https://doconchain.com/hubfs/3.%20Adjust.png) A caption that describes the image.   To find the Document Access Settings for both Active and Completed Documents, first open the file you wish to change the settings for. This works for both DOC Sign and DOC Vault. Once you open the file, edit it and click on the settings tab, as shown on the 1st picture above. You will find the Document Access Settings in this tab. Click on either and it should show the settings for the option you picked: Active Document Access Settings or Completed Document Access Settings.  This is a great way to restrict who is able to access the document both in active and completed states. For example, any one-time contract between parties outside of your organization can be easily done with no requirement for them to create an account. However, if you want to limit the contract between users with registered accounts on the DOCONCHAIN platform, you can choose "Account creation required" restriction option.  Having the ability to control document access settings in a digital signature platform is crucial for maintaining the security and confidentiality of sensitive information. By managing who can view or edit documents, individuals and businesses can ensure that their data remains protected. To adjust these settings, simply follow the steps outlined above for both Active and Completed Documents in DOC Sign or DOC Vault. 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