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Account Branding

Customizing your account branding allows you to create a consistent and professional experience across all your Papermark documents and pages. This guide will walk you through the various branding options available.

What can be customized?

Our platform allows you to customize several key elements of your account's appearance:

  1. Logo
  2. Brand Colors
  3. Background Colors
  4. Navigation Bar
  5. Front Page
  6. Custom Domain
  7. Social Media Cards & Meta Information

Logo Customization

Upload your company logo to maintain brand consistency:

  1. Navigate to Account Settings > Branding
  2. Find the "Logo" section
  3. Upload your logo file:
    • Maximum file size: 2 MB
    • Accepted formats: PNG or JPG
    • Drag and drop or click to upload
  4. Preview your logo in real-time

Tip: Use a transparent background PNG for the best results.

Brand Colors

Primary Brand Color

  1. Find the "Brand Color" section
  2. Choose your color using:
    • Color picker tool
    • Direct hex code input
  3. See real-time preview of your color changes

Background Color

Choose from preset options or customize:

  • Pure White (#FFFFFF)
  • Light Gray (#F9FAFB)
  • Medium Gray (#E5E7EB)
  • Dark Gray (#9CA3AF)
  • Charcoal (#1F2937)
  • Black (#030712)

The navigation bar appears at the top of all your document pages:

  1. Select the "Navbar" tab in the preview section
  2. Customize:
    • Logo placement
    • Background color
    • Text colors
  3. Preview changes in real-time using the interactive demo

Front Page Design

Customize the landing page for your documents:

  1. Select the "Front page" tab
  2. Modify:
    • Header layout
    • Background style
    • Content arrangement
  3. See immediate updates in the preview window

Front Page

Custom Domain Setup

Add your domain for a professional touch:

  1. Navigate to domain settings
  2. Enter your custom domain (e.g., docs.yourcompany.com)
  3. Follow DNS verification steps:
    • Add provided DNS records
    • Wait for verification
    • Confirm connection

Popular domain options:

  • docs.yourcompany.com
  • view.yourcompany.com
  • share.yourcompany.com

Social Media Cards & Meta Information

Control how your pages appear when shared:

Social Cards

  1. Enable custom social media cards
  2. Upload your social card image:
    • Size: 1200 x 630 pixels
    • Max file size: 5MB
    • Formats: PNG, JPG

Meta Information

  1. Set custom titles (max 120 characters)
  2. Add descriptions (max 240 characters)
  3. Upload favicon (optional):
    • Size: 16x16 to 48x48 pixels
    • Format: PNG, ICO, SVG

Saving Your Changes

  1. Preview all customizations using the interactive preview
  2. Click "Save changes" to apply your branding
  3. Changes will apply across your entire account

Note: Branding features require a Pro or Business plan.

Best Practices

  1. Consistency: Maintain consistent colors and styling across all elements
  2. Contrast: Ensure text remains readable against your chosen colors
  3. Preview: Test your branding across different devices and screens
  4. File Quality: Use high-resolution images for logos and social cards

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions:

  • Logo not uploading: Check file size and format
  • Colors not updating: Clear browser cache
  • Preview not loading: Refresh the page
  • Domain verification issues: Double-check DNS records

For additional help or advanced customization options, contact our support team.

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