How to Track Contract Statuses (Viewed, Signed, Voided)
Maintaining momentum in your deals requires knowing exactly where your agreements stand in the signing process. Banana Cards provides real-time, visual tracking updates for every contract you issue, ensuring transparency throughout the entire document lifecycle.
1. Navigating to the Contracts Hub
To view the health of your current agreements, follow these steps:
- Log into your Banana Cards dashboard.
- Click on the Contracts tab in the sidebar.
- This opens your central repository, where you can view a complete list of all past and current contracts.
2. Understanding Status Badges
On the main Contracts index page, each document features a color-coded status badge designed for quick scannability:
| Status Badge | Meaning | Recommended Action |
|---|---|---|
| Draft | Being edited; not yet sent. | Review terms and click "Send". |
| Sent / Active | Live and awaiting interaction. | Follow up if the recipient hasn't opened it. |
| Viewed | Recipient has opened the link. | Expect signatures soon. |
| Signed | Legally executed by all parties. | Download the completed PDF for records. |
| Voided | Canceled by the sender. | Re-issue if negotiations resume. |
3. Drilling Down into Granular Tracking
To see exact event timestamps, click on any individual contract row to open the Document View. This screen offers two specific tracking areas:
The Real-Time Recipient Grid
Inside the recipient breakdown panel, you can track each signer's individual state:
- Awaiting Signature: The invitation link was delivered but not opened.
- Viewed: Indicates the timestamp when the recipient opened your secure link.
- Executed: Displays a green checkmark and the verified signature timestamp.
The Contract Audit Log
For absolute clarity, the Audit Log provides an immutable system timeline, including:
- Document generation date and time.
- Email notification delivery timestamps.
- Detailed activity history of every time a party views the interface.
- Final confirmation of digital signature blocks.
Pro Tip: If a contract remains in the "Sent" status for too long, use the Resend Invitation button inside the document details view to nudge your recipient without creating a duplicate agreement.