Documentation

Installation

Install the plugin from WordPress.org or upload the ZIP file via Plugins → Add New → Upload. Activate the plugin. A new "Proof & Validate" menu appears in the admin sidebar.

Add the Approval Button

Two methods are available:

• 1. Use the shortcode [wppv_approve] in any post or page.
• 2. Insert the "Approval Button" Gutenberg block from the block editor.

Compatible with all page builders: Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, WPBakery.

The Approval Form

When a visitor opens the page, they see an approval form with: full name, email address, and an "Approve this document" button. The form is fully responsive and works on mobile devices.

Approval Confirmation

After validation, the client sees a success message confirming that their approval has been recorded and timestamped.

Admin Dashboard — Validation Log

All approvals are listed in the admin dashboard. Each entry shows: date, page, name, email, IP address, and the content status:

• Intact — the content has not changed since the approval.
• Modified — the content was edited after the client approved it.

Filters available: by email, by date. One-click CSV export.

Validation Detail

The detail page shows all proof recorded at the moment of approval:

• Exact date and time (UTC)
• Client name and email
• IP address and browser (user agent)
• SHA-256 hash of the content
• Content integrity status

The SHA-256 hash proves that the content was not modified after the client approved it. If the content changes, the status switches from "Intact" to "Modified".

Settings

The Settings page lets you configure whether to delete all plugin data on uninstall. By default, data is preserved so you never lose proof records accidentally.

License Activation

After purchase, enter your license key in Settings → License. The license activates immediately and shows your plan (PRO or AGENCY), expiration date, and number of sites used.

Handwritten Signature

Clients can draw their signature directly in the approval form using a touch-compatible canvas. The signature is stored alongside the approval record and appears in the validation detail and PDF certificate.

Validator Role

A dropdown field is added to the form allowing the validator to specify their role: Client, Partner, Subcontractor, or Other. This role is displayed in the dashboard and validation detail.

PDF Certificate of Approval

For each approval, a professional PDF certificate is generated containing all proof data: document information, SHA-256 hash, approval details, work time acknowledgment, and the client's signature.

Work Time Acknowledgment

Administrators can declare the time spent on a project directly in the page editor. The client sees a "Work Summary" box above the approval form showing the declared time and description.

By approving, the client acknowledges the time displayed. This creates a timestamped proof of time acknowledgment, useful for billing disputes.

Enriched Dashboard

The admin dashboard displays additional columns for PRO data: Signature status, Role, and Time. This gives you an instant overview of all approvals with their PRO metadata.

Custom Email Templates

Customize the notification email sent to the site administrator after each approval. Use placeholders to personalize the content:

Choose between plain text and HTML format.

Form Design

Customize the appearance of the approval form: button text, button colors, form background, and border color. A live preview shows changes in real time.

Smart Reminders

Automatically remind clients who haven't validated yet. Configure up to 3 reminders at custom intervals (e.g., 3 days, 7 days, 14 days). Customize the reminder email with placeholders. Reminders are sent automatically via WP-Cron.

The Reminders panel in the page editor lets you enable reminders per page and set the client's email.

Replace the plugin branding with your own. Upload your agency logo, set your company name, and optionally remove all "Client Proof & Validate" mentions from PDFs and forms.

Integrate approval data with your tools. Enable webhooks to receive a POST request whenever a validation is recorded. Use the REST API to query validations programmatically with a secure API key.