> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.dekasign.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Manage contracts

> Register contract documents, owners, dates, and obligations.

Open **Operations → Contracts**. Use **Register** to find contracts and **Calendar** to see effective or expiry dates.

## Register a contract

1. Select **Register contract**. Choose **Record only** for an agreement completed elsewhere, or **Process in DekaSign** if it still needs review or signing.
2. Enter the title, counterparty, responsible member, and dates. Add a number, reference, notice period, and notes as needed.
3. Save a draft or choose the appropriate status. A new record uses **1 credit**, including drafts. Editing uses no creation credit.
4. From the detail page, add a private PDF, HTTPS links, or both. You can label up to 20 unique links. Manage linked file permissions in the original service.

## Review and sign

Choose **Start review** to open a published Request Form. A form with a suitable PDF field can attach a copy of the contract document. Use **Prepare signing** to review the template, PDF, fields, and recipients before sending. You can link work you already created. Contract, request, and document permissions are checked separately.

## Track deadlines and obligations

* For an **Active** contract, choose reminders two months before expiry, one month or the notice period, and three days before expiry. Dates follow the organization calendar.
* The responsible member is included. Add eligible internal members or select their direct manager. Reminder recipients receive the applicable metadata access. PDF and link permissions remain separate.
* Record obligations such as submitting a report. Enter a title, description, due date, and reminder. Open obligations use the contract's reminder recipients.
* Download ICS for a personal calendar or set up [organization Google Calendar](https://docs.dekasign.com/en/guides/google-calendar.md).

## Prepare a renewal

Choose **Duplicate for renewal** to create a new **Draft** linked to the previous record. It uses **1 credit**. Review the number, dates, documents, and obligations before starting the next process. Review and signing follow their own credit rules. [Plans and credits](https://docs.dekasign.com/en/guides/billing.md)


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