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Attach Files to Documents & Templates

Learn how to upload SVG, PNG, JPG, and PDF files to Documents & Templates in GHL Customer Care so clients receive documents plus supporting files in one email.

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  1. Key Benefits of Adding Attachments
  2. How to Upload Attachments
  3. Supported File Types & Limits
  4. Frequently Asked Questions
  5. Related Articles

Deliver a complete document package in one email by adding images, PDFs, or other files as true email attachments within GHL Customer Care’s Document & Template Builders. This article shows where to upload, manage, and send attachments so clients receive everything they need without extra follow‑up.


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Overview of Attaching Files to Documents & Templates

You are able to upload multiple files (SVG, PNG, JPG, or PDF files, up to 15 MB each) directly inside any document or template. When the document is sent, manually or through a Workflow, those files arrive in your recipient’s inbox as standard, downloadable email attachments. This enables you to send a single email that contains both the contract and all supporting documents.


Key Benefits of Adding Attachments

  • Single‑Email Delivery: Clients receive the contract plus supporting materials in one message, reducing confusion and speeding sign‑off

  • No Extra Tools Required: Eliminate third‑party file‑sharing links for a seamless sender and recipient experience

  • Workflow‑Ready: Attachments ride along automatically when documents are triggered by Workflows—no extra configuration needed

  • Easy File Management: Upload, preview progress, or delete files directly from the Document Settings panel before sending

  • No External Download Links: Recipients can open attachments directly from the email, reducing extra clicks, boosting trust, and minimizing phishing concerns


How to Upload Attachments

Follow the numbered steps below to locate the Add Attachments panel and upload files without leaving the builder.

Step  1: Navigate to Documents & Contracts

  • In the left‑side navigation bar, click Payments

  • In the top navigation ribbon, click the Documents & Contracts tab

Step 1: Navigate to Documents & Contracts (image 1 of 6) What this shows In the left‑side navigation bar, click Payments In the top navigation ribbon, click the Documents & Contracts tab What this shows Illustrates the "Step 1: Navigate to Documents & Contracts" section of "Attach Files to Documents & Templates". This screenshot appears in the "Step 1: Navigate to Documents & Contracts" section of "Attach Files to Documents & Templates". The text alongside this image reads: In the left‑side navigation bar, click Payments In the top navigation ribbon, click the Documents & Contracts tab. This part of the guide covers 1 field, listed below. Immediately after, the guide continues: To edit an existing document/template, click its name in the list To create a new one, click the blue + New button in the top‑right corner. Image 1 of 6 What to clickIn the left‑side navigation bar, click Payments In the top navigation ribbon, click the Documents & Contracts tab
Fields in this part of the guide In the left‑side navigation bar, click Payments
Buttons and menus referenced PaymentsDocuments & Contracts
Next stepTo edit an existing document/template, click its name in the list To create a new one, click the blue + New button in the top‑right corner
All 2 steps in this procedure
  1. In the left‑side navigation bar, click Payments
  2. In the top navigation ribbon, click the Documents & Contracts tab

Step  2: Create New or Open Existing Document/Template

  • To edit an existing document/template, click its name in the list
  • To create a new one, click the blue + New button in the top‑right corner
Step 2: Create New or Open Existing Document/Template (image 2 of 6) What this shows To edit an existing document/template, click its name in the list To create a new one, click the blue + New button in the top‑right corner What this shows Illustrates the "Step 2: Create New or Open Existing Document/Template" section of "Attach Files to Documents & Templates". This screenshot appears in the "Step 2: Create New or Open Existing Document/Template" section of "Attach Files to Documents & Templates". The text alongside this image reads: To edit an existing document/template, click its name in the list To create a new one, click the blue + New button in the top‑right corner. Immediately after, the guide continues: Click the G ear icon (Settings) in the upper‑left corner of the Builder. Image 2 of 6 What to clickTo edit an existing document/template, click its name in the list To create a new one, click the blue + New button in the top‑right corner
Buttons and menus referenced + New
Next stepClick the G ear icon (Settings) in the upper‑left corner of the Builder
All 2 steps in this procedure
  1. To edit an existing document/template, click its name in the list
  2. To create a new one, click the blue + New button in the top‑right corner

Step  3: Open Settings

  • Click the Gear icon (Settings) in the upper‑left corner of the Builder

Step 3: Open Settings (image 3 of 6) What this shows Click the G ear icon (Settings) in the upper‑left corner of the Builder What this shows Illustrates the "Step 3: Open Settings" section of "Attach Files to Documents & Templates". This screenshot appears in the "Step 3: Open Settings" section of "Attach Files to Documents & Templates". The text alongside this image reads: Click the G ear icon (Settings) in the upper‑left corner of the Builder. Immediately after, the guide continues: Scroll to Add Attachments and click Upload Drag‑and‑drop or browse to select SVG, PNG, JPG, or PDF files (≤ 15 MB each) Click Upload to confirm. Image 3 of 6 What to clickClick the G ear icon (Settings) in the upper‑left corner of the Builder
Buttons and menus referenced Gear icon (Settings)
Next stepScroll to Add Attachments and click Upload Drag‑and‑drop or browse to select SVG, PNG, JPG, or PDF files (≤ 15 MB each) Click Upload to confirm

Step  4: Select and Upload Files

  • Scroll to Add Attachments and click Upload

  • Drag‑and‑drop or browse to select SVG, PNG, JPG, or PDF files (≤ 15 MB each)

  • Click Upload to confirm

Step 4: Select and Upload Files (image 4 of 6) What this shows Scroll to Add Attachments and click Upload Drag‑and‑drop or browse to select SVG, PNG, JPG, or PDF files (≤ 15 MB each) Click Upload to… What this shows Illustrates the "Step 4: Select and Upload Files" section of "Attach Files to Documents & Templates". This screenshot appears in the "Step 4: Select and Upload Files" section of "Attach Files to Documents & Templates". The text alongside this image reads: Scroll to Add Attachments and click Upload Drag‑and‑drop or browse to select SVG, PNG, JPG, or PDF files (≤ 15 MB each) Click Upload to confirm. Immediately after, the guide continues: Watch the real‑time upload progress bar until it reaches 100 % Remove any file at any time by clicking the Trash Can icon next to it Click Save to commit your changes. Image 4 of 6 What to chooseScroll to Add Attachments and click Upload Drag‑and‑drop or browse to select SVG, PNG, JPG, or PDF files (≤ 15 MB each) Click Upload to confirm
Buttons and menus referenced Add AttachmentsUpload
Next stepWatch the real‑time upload progress bar until it reaches 100 % Remove any file at any time by clicking the Trash Can icon next to it Click Save to commit your changes
All 3 steps in this procedure
  1. Scroll to Add Attachments and click Upload
  2. Drag‑and‑drop or browse to select SVG, PNG, JPG, or PDF files (≤ 15 MB each)
  3. Click Upload to confirm

Step  5: Review Progress & Save

  • Watch the real‑time upload progress bar until it reaches 100 %

  • Remove any file at any time by clicking the Trash Can icon next to it

  • Click Save to commit your changes

Step 5: Review Progress & Save (image 5 of 6) What this shows Watch the real‑time upload progress bar until it reaches 100 % Remove any file at any time by clicking the Trash Can icon next to it Click… What this shows Illustrates the "Step 5: Review Progress & Save" section of "Attach Files to Documents & Templates". This screenshot appears in the "Step 5: Review Progress & Save" section of "Attach Files to Documents & Templates". The text alongside this image reads: Watch the real‑time upload progress bar until it reaches 100 % Remove any file at any time by clicking the Trash Can icon next to it Click Save to commit your changes. Immediately after, the guide continues: Understand the boundaries so your emails deliver successfully. Image 5 of 6 How to confirmWatch the real‑time upload progress bar until it reaches 100 % Remove any file at any time by clicking the Trash Can icon next to it Click Save to commit your changes
Buttons and menus referenced Trash CanSave
Next stepUnderstand the boundaries so your emails deliver successfully.
All 3 steps in this procedure
  1. Watch the real‑time upload progress bar until it reaches 100 %
  2. Remove any file at any time by clicking the Trash Can icon next to it
  3. Click Save to commit your changes
Step 5: Review Progress & Save (image 6 of 6) What this shows Watch the real‑time upload progress bar until it reaches 100 % Remove any file at any time by clicking the Trash Can icon next to it Click… What this shows Illustrates the "Step 5: Review Progress & Save" section of "Attach Files to Documents & Templates". This screenshot appears in the "Step 5: Review Progress & Save" section of "Attach Files to Documents & Templates". The text alongside this image reads: Watch the real‑time upload progress bar until it reaches 100 % Remove any file at any time by clicking the Trash Can icon next to it Click Save to commit your changes. Immediately after, the guide continues: Understand the boundaries so your emails deliver successfully. Image 6 of 6 How to confirmWatch the real‑time upload progress bar until it reaches 100 % Remove any file at any time by clicking the Trash Can icon next to it Click Save to commit your changes
Buttons and menus referenced Trash CanSave
Next stepUnderstand the boundaries so your emails deliver successfully.
All 3 steps in this procedure
  1. Watch the real‑time upload progress bar until it reaches 100 %
  2. Remove any file at any time by clicking the Trash Can icon next to it
  3. Click Save to commit your changes

Supported File Types & Limits

Understand the boundaries so your emails deliver successfully.

  • Accepted formats: SVG, PNG, JPG, PDF

  • Supports up to 15 MB per file

  • Supports up to 5 attachments


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What happens if my file is larger than 15 MB?
The upload will fail. Compress or split the file and try the to upload again.

Q: Can I attach multiple files?
Yes, upload up to 5 attachments. Keep total email size under 20 MB for best deliverability. For more info, see File Size Limits for Attachments in SMS and Email

Q: Do attachments send when a document is triggered by a workflow?
Yes, any attachments added to the template automatically are with the email sent through a Workflow.


Q: Will attachments copy over if I duplicate a document or template?
Yes. When you duplicate a document or template, any existing attachments are duplicated as well. You can remove or replace them in the new copy.


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