To add watermarks to shared documents in Docutracker: open the document’s share-link settings, enable Watermark, pick your watermark text/style, preview, then share the link. The watermark appears during viewing and shows up in screenshots.
Choose your watermark (fast decision)
- “CONFIDENTIAL”: sensitive internal/external docs
- “DO NOT FORWARD”: pricing, strategy, competitive info
- Custom text: legal phrases like “ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE”
Step-by-step: add a watermark to a shared document
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Open the document in your dashboard and click Share.
Result: You’re in the share-link settings for that document. -
Turn on Watermark (or Add watermark).
Why it matters: View-only and passwords don’t stop screenshots; watermarks make screenshots less useful and more accountable.
Result: Watermark options appear. -
Choose the watermark text (preset or custom) and adjust style (position/opacity/color).
Result: The watermark is configured for this link. -
Preview the viewer (recommended).
Result: You can confirm it’s visible without making the document unreadable. -
Share the link (and optionally add other protections):
- Disable downloads to reduce redistribution.
- Require email verification to tie views to a verified email.
- Require password for access control.
- Set expiration for time-limited access.
Result: The recipient views a watermarked document under your chosen rules.
Troubleshooting
- Watermark is too faint: increase opacity until it’s clearly visible in a screenshot.
- Watermark blocks key content: move it to a corner or reduce size/opacity.
- You need accountability: combine watermarking with email verification so views are tied to a verified email.
Quick checklist
- Watermark enabled
- Previewed readability
- Downloads disabled (if needed)
- Email verification enabled (if identity matters)
- Password enabled (if access control matters)
- Expiration set (if time-limited)