# Manage Vendor Documents

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        All <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Account Owners</span> and <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Security Admins</span>
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        Any <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">End Users</span> assigned as an owner to one or more vendors
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        Available on the <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Free</span>, <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Core</span> and <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Business</span> plans
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## Upload Document

<Steps>

<Step title="Sign in to WatchDog Security">
  Sign in to the [**WatchDog Security Platform**](app.watchdogsecurity.io).
</Step>

<Step title="Open Vendor Management">
  Navigate to **Vendor Management** from the left-hand menu.
</Step>

<Step title="Select Vendor">
  Click the vendor card you want to manage.
</Step>

<Step title="Open Documents Section">
  Scroll to the **Documents** section.
</Step>

<Step title="Click Upload Files">
  Click **Upload Files** to open the upload modal.
</Step>

<Step title="Add Document Details">
  Enter **File Name**, select **Document Type**, and add an optional **Note**.
</Step>

<Step title="Upload File">
  Drag and drop the file or browse your device to upload.
</Step>

<Step title="Confirm Upload">
  Click **Upload** to save the document.
</Step>

</Steps>

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## View Document

<Steps>

<Step title="Sign in to WatchDog Security">
  Sign in to the [**WatchDog Security Platform**](app.watchdogsecurity.io).
</Step>

<Step title="Open Vendor Management">
  Navigate to **Vendor Management** from the left-hand menu.
</Step>

<Step title="Select Vendor">
  Click the vendor card you want to view.
</Step>

<Step title="Open Documents Section">
  Scroll to the **Documents** section.
</Step>

<Step title="Open Document">
  Click the **download** option to view the file.
</Step>

</Steps>

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## Edit Document

<Steps>

<Step title="Sign in to WatchDog Security">
  Sign in to the [**WatchDog Security Platform**](app.watchdogsecurity.io).
</Step>

<Step title="Open Vendor Management">
  Navigate to **Vendor Management** from the left-hand menu.
</Step>

<Step title="Select Vendor">
  Click the vendor card you want to manage.
</Step>

<Step title="Open Documents Section">
  Scroll to the **Documents** section.
</Step>

<Step title="Open Actions Menu">
  Click the **Actions** menu next to the document.
</Step>

<Step title="Edit Document Details">
  Update the **File Name** or **Note** fields.
</Step>

<Step title="Save Changes">
  Save the updated document details.
</Step>

</Steps>

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## Delete Document

<Steps>

<Step title="Sign in to WatchDog Security">
  Sign in to the [**WatchDog Security Platform**](app.watchdogsecurity.io).
</Step>

<Step title="Open Vendor Management">
  Navigate to **Vendor Management** from the left-hand menu.
</Step>

<Step title="Select Vendor">
  Click the vendor card you want to manage.
</Step>

<Step title="Open Documents Section">
  Scroll to the **Documents** section.
</Step>

<Step title="Open Actions Menu">
  Click the **Actions** menu next to the document.
</Step>

<Step title="Delete Document">
  Select delete to remove the file.
</Step>

<Step title="Confirm Deletion">
  Confirm the deletion to permanently remove the document.
</Step>

</Steps>

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## What Happens Next

<TipInfo>The document is securely stored and linked to the selected vendor.</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>Documents are categorized based on the selected document type.</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>Updates to document details are saved immediately.</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>Deleted documents are permanently removed from the vendor record.</TipInfo>

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## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>

<Accordion title="Document Upload Fails" defaultOpen>
If a document cannot be uploaded:

- Ensure the file type is allowed (executables and unsafe files are blocked)
- Verify required fields like **Document Type** are selected  
- Check file size and try re-uploading  
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Cannot Edit Document">
If you cannot edit a document:

- Ensure you have access to the vendor  
- Confirm the document still exists and was not deleted  
- Refresh the page and try again  
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Document Not Visible">
If a document is missing:

- Ensure it was successfully uploaded  
- Check if filters or sorting are applied  
- Verify you are viewing the correct vendor  
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Cannot Delete Document">
If deletion fails:

- Ensure you have the correct permissions  
- Refresh the page and retry  
- Check if another user is currently editing the document  
</Accordion>

</AccordionGroup>
