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File delivery

Get paid before handing over the final files.

Kwill lets freelancers securely deliver client files while controlling access based on payment status, automatically through Stripe, or manually when you're ready.

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Website SEO

ACTIVE
Henry Wilson · Retainer · US$756.00 / month
Stage 2 of 6Design in progress
Brief
Design
Review
Revisions
Delivery
Complete
ProposalsContractsInvoicesTime LogStagesRequestsMessagesFiles
Deliverables0
2 MB in this project
2 MB of 200 GB plan storage used
Client Uploads2
Brand-Guidelines-v2.pdf
3.2 MB · Client · 28 Sept 2026
Homepage-Mockup-Final.png
4.1 MB · Client · 28 Sept 2026
Problem → Solution

Stop sending files twice just to get paid.

The traditional handoff is messy: send files, wait for payment, follow up, confirm payment, then send files again. Kwill flips the sequence, payment, then file access, then a clean client delivery.

The traditional workflow

Manual follow-up. Duplicate sends.

Send files
Wait for payment
Follow up with client
Confirm payment
Send files again

The Kwill workflow

Payment → File access → Client delivery

Upload deliverables once
Keep files gated until payment
Client pays in the portal
Files unlock automatically
Professional delivery, zero chase
Secure Delivery

Payment-gated file delivery, built into every project.

Upload deliverables, gate them behind an invoice, and let clients download after payment — all inside the client portal.

Files Delivered
Through the Portal

Final deliverables live in the same branded portal as proposals, invoices, and messages — so clients always know where to find their work.

Payment-Aware
Access Control

Kwill gates downloads based on payment status. Clients see a clear unlock path after they pay — no resending attachments by email.

Deliverable12.4 MB

Website-SEO-Final-Deliverables.zip

Gated until invoice INV-0003 is paid.

Payment Status Awaiting Payment
How It Works

3 Simple Steps

1Upload deliverables to project
2Gate file behind an invoice
3Client pays & downloads

Automatic Release

Files unlock automatically when Stripe confirms payment — or manually when you mark the invoice paid.

Professional Delivery

A Polished Client Experience

Clients see a clear delivery status in your branded portal — no chasing email attachments or confusing Drive links.

Payment required

Final files stay locked until the invoice is paid.

Payment completed

Stripe confirms payment, or you mark it paid manually.

Files unlocked

Clients download deliverables from the portal immediately.

One Portal Link

Proposals, invoices, files, and messages — all in one branded portal the client bookmarks once.

Visual asset proofing

Get precise feedback with pinned comments on every deliverable.

Streamline client feedback on design and video files. Pinned comments let reviewers mark exactly what needs changing — no more vague email threads or confusing screenshots.

Pin Comments Anywhere

Clients drop numbered pins directly on images, PDFs, and video frames to show exactly what needs attention.

Homepage-Mockup.png
0 pins

Threaded Discussions

Each pin opens a conversation thread for focused feedback, keeping every revision request organised and actionable.

1
Pin #1 — Header font

Approval Workflow

Mark deliverables as approved when revisions are complete so both sides know the work is finalised.

Deliverable ReviewIn Review
Logo-Final.svg
Brand-Book.pdf
Hero-Video.mp4

Available on Studio ($39/mo) and Collective ($79/mo) plans.

How payment-gated delivery works

Upload. Gate. Get paid. Unlock.

A simple workflow from final files to paid delivery, with automatic Stripe release or manual unlock when you need it.

1

Upload Project Deliverables

Project Files

Website SEO

Final-Deliverables.zip12.4 MB
Brand-Assets.pdf3.2 MB
Status Uploaded

Attach final files to the project — logos, source files, PDFs, and anything the client needs.

2

Gate Files Behind Invoice

Invoice #1042

Website SEO Deliverables

Gated
Deliverables2 files
Invoice total$2,600.00
Locked until paid

Link deliverables to an invoice. Files stay locked until payment is confirmed — clients see they're ready but held.

3

Client Pays The Invoice

Pay Invoice

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CurrencyUSD ($)

Client pays securely via Stripe from the portal — credit card or bank transfer in any supported currency.

4

Files Unlock & Client Downloads

Files Unlocked

Oct 2, 2026

Payment$2,600.00
DeliverablesUnlocked

Payment confirmed — deliverables unlock automatically. Clients download directly from the portal.

FAQ

File delivery questions

How payment-gated delivery works in Kwill, automatic release, manual unlock, and portal access.

Instant FAQ Assistant
Answers from our help docs
What is payment-gated file delivery?
Payment-gated file delivery lets you upload final project files and keep them locked until the client pays. Once payment is confirmed — automatically via Stripe or manually by you — clients can download the files from the portal.
Can I release files manually?
Yes. You can mark an invoice as paid to release gated files when you receive payment outside Stripe, or whenever you decide access should be granted.
Kwill — The client portal built for the world's freelancers

Look like an agency of ten, even if you're a team of one.

Free to start. Takes 5 minutes. Your brand, not ours — in any currency, from any country.

Payment-Gated File Delivery for Freelancers | Kwill