# Client Portal
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Give your customers a premium, branded experience with real-time system monitoring, instant messaging, document access, and more—all under your brand.
## What is the Client Portal?
The Client Portal is a dedicated dashboard where your customers can:
- View their solar proposals and quotes
- Track their project progress
- Monitor their installed solar system's performance in real-time
- Message your team directly
- Access important documents
- Manage referrals and earn rewards
- View invoices and payments
## Key Features
### Complete Brand Customization
Make the portal truly yours:
- **Your Logo** - Upload and display prominently
- **Your Colors** - Match your brand palette via [[settings/Theme Settings|Theme Settings]]
- **Custom Domain** - Use your own domain via [[settings/Domain Settings|Domain Settings]]
- **White Label** - No Powerlily branding visible to clients
### Real-time Production Monitoring
For installed systems, clients can see:
- **Live Generation** - Current power output in real-time
- **Daily Production** - Today's energy generated
- **Monthly Totals** - Month-to-date production
- **Lifetime Stats** - Total system performance
- **CO₂ Savings** - Environmental impact
- **Financial Savings** - Money saved on electricity
Supports integration with:
- Enphase systems
- SolarEdge systems
### Instant Messaging & Support
Direct communication channel:
- **Chat Interface** - Message back and forth
- **File Sharing** - Share photos and documents
- **Read Receipts** - Know when messages are seen
- **Team Responses** - Any team member can respond
- **Notification System** - Never miss a message
### Document Access
Centralized document hub:
- **Proposals & Quotes** - View interactive proposals
- **Contracts** - Access signed agreements
- **Permits** - Download permit documents
- **Warranties** - Store equipment warranties
- **Manuals** - Installation and operation guides
- **Invoices** - View payment history
### Referral Program
Built-in referral system:
- **Unique Referral Link** - Each client gets their own
- **Referral Tracking** - See who they've referred
- **Reward Management** - Track referral incentives
- **Easy Sharing** - Share via email, text, or social
## Client Experience
### Dashboard
Upon login, clients see:
- **Welcome Message** - Personalized greeting
- **System Overview** - Quick stats
- **Recent Activity** - Latest updates
- **Quick Actions** - Common tasks
- **Navigation** - Easy access to all features
### Tabbed Interface
Organized sections:
- **Files Tab** - All shared documents
- **Quotes Tab** - Proposals and options
- **Systems Tab** - Installed system monitoring
- **Referrals Tab** - Referral program
- **Messages** - Direct communication
### Mobile Friendly
Fully responsive design:
- Works on phones and tablets
- Native app feel
- Easy navigation
- Touch-optimized
## Setting Up Client Portal Access
### Inviting Clients
Two ways to give clients access:
**1. Automatic Invitation** (During client creation)
- Create customer account
- Choose to send invitation immediately
- Client receives email with credentials
**2. Manual Invitation** (From client profile)
- Go to client's profile page
- Click "Send Invitation"
- Client receives email with credentials
### Client Registration
Clients can also self-register:
- Use your contact form
- Mark "Create Portal Account"
- They receive instant access
- Appear in your clients list
### Managing Access
Control client portal access:
- **Enable/Disable** - Turn access on/off
- **Resend Invitation** - If they lost credentials
- **Reset Password** - Help with login issues
- **Link Quotes** - Associate quotes with client account
- **Link Systems** - Connect installed systems
## Benefits for Your Business
### Reduced Support Calls
Clients can:
- Check production themselves
- Access documents without asking
- Get answers from [[Knowledge Base/Knowledge Base|Knowledge Base]]
- Message instead of calling
### Professional Image
Portal demonstrates:
- Modern technology
- Customer-first approach
- Transparency
- Ongoing support commitment
### Client Retention
Keep clients engaged:
- Regular portal visits
- Production monitoring
- Referral opportunities
- Ongoing relationship
### Upsell Opportunities
Portal enables:
- Easy communication for upgrades
- Display additional services
- Referral generation
- Future project discussions
## Best Practices
### Onboarding
Set clients up for success:
- Send invitation promptly after sale
- Provide login instructions
- Show them key features
- Upload important documents
### Communication
Use messaging effectively:
- Respond promptly
- Share system updates
- Celebrate production milestones
- Request referrals at right time
### Document Organization
Keep portal organized:
- Upload documents promptly
- Use clear file names
- Remove outdated files
- Keep proposals accessible
### Monitoring
Stay proactive:
- Check for system issues
- Contact clients if production drops
- Celebrate high production months
- Address concerns quickly
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