You can set a due date for files, which can help ensure that reviews are completed on time. You can add, update, and remove due dates for your files.

Adding due dates

You can create a due date for files on both the dashboard and within the file view. You set due dates for files per version.

How to add a due date on the dashboard

1. Go to your Filestage dashboard

2. Locate the file where you want to add the due date

3. Click on the due date (by default set to No Due Date)

   

4. Select the date that the file is due

   • Optional: Add a time when it is due

   

5. Confirm the due date by clicking on any spot outside the due date window.

How to add a due date from the file viewer

1. Open the file where you want to add a due date

2. Click on the due date (by default set to No Due Date)

3. Select the date that the file is due

   • Optional: Add a time when it is due

4. Confirm the due date by clicking on any spot outside the due date window.

💡Pro-tip: Always try to add the due date within 1 hour of the uploaded file. This way the reviewer gets a notification regarding the due date along with a notification about the new file. Be sure to check out our help article to learn more about email notifications and due dates.

Updating or Changing Due Dates

When changes to due dates happen, Filestage has you covered! You can always update a due date the same way you added the due date (shown above).

Removing Due Dates 

It is possible to remove a due date. Simply follow the directions on how to add a due date and then select Remove Due Date in the bottom right-hand corner.

Frequently asked questions

When it comes to adding, creating, or changing due dates, you only want the right people involved in this process! 

Who can manage due dates?

Only collaborators of a project, admins, and managers can manage due dates for files. That means that only teammates with access to the project can manage due dates.

Can external partners that have uploading ability manage due dates?

No, external partners that have uploading ability cannot manage due dates for files. Only collaborators of a project, admins, and managers can manage due dates for files.

Can reviewers manage due dates?

No, reviewers cannot manage due dates for files. Only collaborators of a project, admins and managers can manage due dates for files.

Due Date Reminders

For more on due date reminders and how your reviewers will be able to be notified about upcoming due dates, please check out our due date reminder article.

💡 What's next? Once you're done setting up and managing your due dates, see how to manage your email notifications.

Let us know if you have any questions by reaching out to us on chat or emailing us at support@filestage.io We're always happy to help!