Activating and Using your SmartVault Guest Account

GUEST USER You are a Guest User if you've been invited by a paid subscriber to access SmartVault through a shared portal

Welcome to SmartVault! As a guest user, you've been invited to securely access shared folders, files, or documents. This guide will help you activate your account and get started.

Wait for your Activation Invitation

Your accountant or document preparer initiates the process by inviting you to create a SmartVault guest account. To locate and identify the activation email, here are some key details to look out for:

    • Sender: The activation email will come from your SmartVault account manager, who invited you to create your guest account. 
    • Subject Line: Look for an email with the subject line "[Name of the SmartVault account manager] has shared the vault '[Your Name]' with you".

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  Note

Please check your spam or junk mail folders if the activation email is not in your primary inbox. If you have not received your activation email, contact the person who invited you to resend the invitation. 

Activating your Guest Account

Once you have received the activation email from SmartVault:

  1. Open the activation email.
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  2. Click the Activate button. (It will display the SmartVault logo.)
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  3. On the activation page:
    • Enter your phone number.
    • Choose a secure password.
    • Your name and email will already be pre-filled.
  4. Click Create My User to complete the setup.Create_my_user.png

Signing In to your SmartVault Guest Account

Now that you've activated your account, you can start using SmartVault.

  1. Go to my.smartvault.com or open the SmartVault Connected Desktop.
  2. Enter the email address and password you used during activation.
  3. Click Sign In.

      Note

    If you have forgotten your password, click Can't sign in? and follow the instructions to reset your password.

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By following these steps, you can set up your SmartVault guest account and start using it.

Switching Among SmartVault Accounts

If you are a guest user with access to multiple SmartVault accounts, you can easily switch among them by following these steps:

  1. On the SmartVault Home page, locate the account name in the left sidebar.
  2. Click the down arrow next to the account name. (Under the logo.)
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  3. Select the account you want to switch to from the dropdown menu.
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This feature allows you to navigate between accounts without signing out and signing back in.

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