Allow public to request access

Allow users to request access to your Brandfolder.

Who can use this?

Plans:

  • Brandfolder

Permissions:

  • Owner
  • Admin

Find out if this capability is included in Smartsheet Regions or Smartsheet Gov.

When Require the public to request access is enabled on a Brandfolder or Collection, users must input their email address to request access. Once they send a request, owners and administrators receive an email notifying them of the access request. 

Setting up require the public to request access

  1. To enable this setting, navigate to the Privacy button in the admin controls bar. 
  2. In Privacy Settings, set your Brandfolder to Private. 
  3. Check the box next to Require the public to request access. 
  4. Select Update Privacy Settings. 

The request process

  1. When users visit your Brandfolder, they must select I want to request access. 
request access workflow
  1. The user must input their email address and any additional information you require. 

  2. The Owner or Admin receives the request via email. They can then approve or deny access. You can also accept or deny requests by navigating to Users > Access Requests. 

    request access workflow
  3. After a request is approved, the user receives an invite from Brandfolder to set up their account and log in.