Streamlining External Stakeholder Feedback for Digital Content Reviews
📌 For new updates, please refer to the Different Share Link Options
Collecting feedback from external stakeholders can be a task while building digital content like websites , e-learning courses, videos and other documents. zipBoard’s guest sharing features let external stakeholders view content and share reviews while browsing the content without having to login.
Once you set up the link, your reviewers can quickly share reviews using the screenshot, screen recording and annotation options in the reviewboard. See instructions on how to set up a link:
Simply click the 'Share File' button on the review page and allow for 'Add New Boards' permission to let your stake holders add new screenshots and comment to your project.The default link that is generated to share, is a view only link(where the viewer cannot add comments but can view all the existing screens). To share the link either copy paste the link or simply add email ID.
To see a comprehensive article on how to set up different share links for different access settings, read here.
Do Reviewers Have to Verify Email When Signing Up/Login?
If the clients and users are required to login, they have to verify their account by following these 4 simple steps.
Step 1 — Sign Up or Accept an Invitation
When you create a new zipBoard account or click an invitation link from a teammate, you'll be prompted to enter your email address and set a password. Once you submit the form, zipBoard automatically sends a verification email to the address you provided.
Step 2 — Check Your Inbox
Open the inbox for the email address you used during sign-up. Look for an email from zipBoard with the subject line similar to "Verify your email address" or "Confirm your zipBoard account". The email typically arrives within 1–2 minutes.
💡 Tip: If you don't see it in your primary inbox, check your Spam, Junk, or Promotions folder. Corporate email systems and filters sometimes route automated emails there.
Step 3 — Click the Verification Link
Open the email and click the "Verify Email" button or link. This will open a browser tab confirming that your email has been successfully validated.
Note: To prevent our mail servers from being overwhelmed, there is a 30-second cooldown on this button. If it is greyed out, simply wait for the countdown to hit zero to try again.
Step 4 — Start Using zipBoard
That's it! Once verified, you have full access to your zipBoard account. You can now create projects, annotate files, collaborate with your team, and receive all notifications.red route to be as simple and frictionless as possible. Here is a breakdown of the key elements you’ll see:
Reminder
If you're not sure what kind of share link you've been given, it's always best to contact the person who shared the link with you to double check the permissions they have enabled for you. For more information on other types of share link access, click here.
If you receive a strange zipBoard Link from an unknown account or you encountered a potential phising link, kindly report it to us at support@zipboard.co