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Create a Data Room
Creating Your VDR
A Virtual Data Room (VDR) is your secure document hub for the deal.
- Navigate to Data Rooms in the dashboard
- Click Create New Room
- Name it and link it to your deal
- Choose your security settings
Important: Enable watermarking and download restrictions for sensitive documents.
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Organize Documents
Document Organization
Structure your data room with clear folders:
- Financial — statements, projections, tax returns
- Legal — contracts, IP, regulatory filings
- Operational — org charts, processes, systems
- HR — employee data, benefits, key personnel
Use consistent naming: Category_Document-Name_Date.pdf
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Control Access
Access Management
Granular access control ensures the right people see the right documents:
- Room-level access — who can enter the room
- Folder-level permissions — restrict sensitive folders
- NDA requirements — require signed NDAs before access
- Expiration dates — auto-revoke access after a date
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Track Engagement
Monitoring Activity
Your data room provides detailed analytics:
- Who viewed each document
- When and how long they viewed it
- Download history with timestamps
- Question & answer threads per document
Use engagement data to gauge buyer interest and identify concerns.
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