Understanding the Inkfree Dashboard

The dashboard is the first screen you see after logging in, and it's designed to answer one question fast: what needs your attention today? This article walks through each part of the dashboard so you always know where to look. 

The Main Work Area 

•  Drop zone — the fastest way to start: drag a PDF or Word file anywhere onto the dashboard and Inkfree begins a new sign request with that document already uploaded. 

•  Stats cards — live counts of requests in progress, completed, and waiting on you. Anything "waiting on you" deserves a click first. 

•  Recent activity — the latest events across all your requests: who viewed, who signed, what completed. 

The Sidebar 

The sidebar is your map of the product: 

1.  Create Request — the orange button that starts everything. The arrow beside it offers additional options such as Self Sign. 

2.  Dashboard — this screen. 

3.  Templates — reusable documents with saved fields. 

4.  Web Forms — signable forms you can share by link. 

5.  Contacts — your saved recipients. 

6.  Sign Request — the full list of everything you've sent. 

7.  Reports — analytics on volume and turnaround (Business plan). 

 The Top Bar 

•  Usage & Plan — a ring that fills as you send documents, e.g. "3 / 25 docs". Click it to review or change your plan. 

•  Inbox & notifications — the Inbox gives you quick access to incoming sign requests and their status, while the bell icon keeps you updated on signature activity and other important notifications. 

•  Help — the question-mark icon opens this Help Center. 

•  Profile — your avatar opens Settings, Signatures & Initials, and log out. 

Tip: Working on a small screen? Click Close Sidebar at the bottom of the sidebar to collapse it into icons and reclaim the space.