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Natalya DeRobertis-Theye
Common Questions
What is Knowledge Based Authentication (KBA)?
Help protect your identity with Knowledge Based Authentication (KBA).
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Pam English
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What is Identity Verification (IDV)?
Help protect your identity with Identity Verification (IDV).
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Pam English
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Can I open my saved draft if I missed a deadline?
Keep a copy of your saved draft entries before the deadline passes.
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Pam English
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I received a request to collaborate on Submittable. What's next? (FAQs)
If you received an email inviting you to collaborate on a submission and have questions, learn more here.
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Natalya DeRobertis-Theye
Updated over a week ago
What notifications should I expect to receive from Submittable as a submitter?
As a submitter, you can choose whether or not to receive emailed notifications about the submissions you've made.
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Pam English
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How can I change the email address associated with my Submittable account?
Change your account's email address in your Personal Settings.
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Pam English
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I received a reference request. What's next? (FAQs)
If you received a request that you complete a reference form on Submittable and have questions, learn more here.
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Natalya DeRobertis-Theye
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I can't find my submissions in my account. Where did they go?
If you are unable to find your submissions, you may have more than one Submittable account.
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Pam English
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What are External Submissions?
Record submissions made using other submission platforms with the External Submissions tracker.
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Pam English
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How can I sign in to my Submittable account?
How to sign in to your Submittable account.
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Pam English
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How can I withdraw one of my pieces from a multi-piece submission?
When an organization asks for multiple pieces in a single submission, you can notify them when one of the files has been accepted elsewhere.
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Pam English
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I Forgot my Password
Easy instructions to reset your Submittable account password.
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Pam English
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How can I delete my Submittable account?
Submittable will delete your personal account upon request.
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Pam English
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Why should I use Submittable to submit my work?
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Pam English
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Can I have a refund for my submission fee?
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Pam English
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How can I sign in to Submittable using my Google account?
Sign in to Submittable using your Google account with our Google Single-Sign-On option.
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Pam English
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Why do I need a Submittable account to make a submission?
Creating a Submittable account is required to submit to an organization that uses Submittable's software.
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Pam English
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Who can see my submissions list?
Only you can see your submissions list.
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Pam English
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How can I return to a saved draft?
How to find a form that you've saved but not yet submitted.
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Pam English
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Why do I need to create a Submittable account in order to vote in a public contest?
Some organizations running contests may require you to have a valid Submittable account in order to vote on their galleries.
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Pam English
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How can I check on the status of my supporting document request?
Check to see if your chosen recommenders have sent in supporting documents on your behalf. Re-send the request if necessary.
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Pam English
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How can I merge my Submittable accounts if I have more than one?
We can help you merge your Submittable accounts.
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Pam English
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Why is there a charge from Submittable on my credit card?
You have submitted to an organization that uses Submittable to collect content and fees.
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Pam English
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How can I communicate with an organization to which I've made a submission?
Use the Messaging feature to contact an organization to which you submitted.
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Pam English
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How can I stop signing into my Submittable account through Facebook?
If you typically use Facebook to sign into your Submittable account, it's easy to disconnect and sign in directly.
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Pam English
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Making New Submissions
How can I pay for my submission?
Submittable accepts different ways to pay for submission fees and other charges.
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Pam English
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How do I use my mobile device to upload files to an application I'm submitting?
Instructions on using your mobile device to upload files to a form you're filling out.
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Pam English
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File Upload Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting steps for problems uploading files to a form.
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Pam English
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Getting Started as a Submitter
If you'd like to submit or apply for an opportunity on Submittable, this video tutorial will give you a quick overview of what to expect.
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Natalya DeRobertis-Theye
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How can I submit?
Simple instructions on how to submit to organizations that use Submittable.
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Pam English
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I want to make a submission. What should I know? (FAQ)
Questions about making your first submission? Check here for answers.
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Natalya DeRobertis-Theye
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I just submitted. What’s next? (FAQ)
Questions about what happens after you submit? Check here for answers.
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Natalya DeRobertis-Theye
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Trouble submitting a Word for Mac document
Resave your word processing file with an uploadable extension.
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Pam English
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Product Demo for Submitters
This video walks you through using Submittable, from creating an account through applying, tracking, and finding new opportunities.
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Natalya DeRobertis-Theye
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How can I update, add, or remove a credit card in my user account?
Credit card information is automatically and securely stored in your profile settings when you make a payment using Submittable.
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Pam English
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How can I invite people to collaborate with me on a submission?
Submittable's submitter collaboration tool enables groups of applicants to work together on collective applications.
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Pam English
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Managing Existing Submissions
How does the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) affect Submittable users?
The General Data Protection Regulation goes into effect on May 25, 2018.
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Pam English
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Additional Form Collaboration for Submitters
Submitters can invite collaborators to additional forms.
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Pam English
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How can I find an Additional Form?
Find follow-up forms, supporting documentation requests, final reports, and more.
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Pam English
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Why do I see two download options for a submission?
What it means if you see options to download either Original or Updated versions of your submission.
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Pam English
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How do I use the Note tab on my submissions? How are Notes different than Messages?
Submitters can attach a personal note to any submission using the Note tab.
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Pam English
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How do I check the status of my application?
You can see a submission's status in your Submittable account.
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Pam English
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How do I resend or change a reference request?
You can resend a reference request, or change your request recipient by editing your submission.
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Natalya DeRobertis-Theye
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What does my submission status mean?
Submission statuses change as organizations move through their review processes.
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Pam English
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How can I view a submission that I've made?
View all your submissions in your personal submissions list.
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Pam English
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How can I edit my submission?
Ask the organization to open your submission for editing.
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Pam English
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How can I withdraw my submission?
Submitters can withdraw an active submission at any time.
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Pam English
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How can I view a report of my paid submission fees?
View and download a list of all your paid submission fees.
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Pam English
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How can I remove submissions from my personal submissions list?
Remove old submissions from your personal submissions list.
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Pam English
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I've submitted a form with a reference request. How can I see if it has been received?
The reference form feature enables submitters to monitor reference re-requests, with the ability to resend or cancel.
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Pam English
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Can organizations see my submission list?
Only organizations you submit or apply to can see your submissions.
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Pam English
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How do I remove or delete a submission I've made?
Submissions can be deleted or removed from your personal submission list after they are in a terminal status.
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Pam English
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How can I download a copy of my submission?
Download a summary of any of your submissions from your submission's details page, or download individual files within your submission.
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Pam English
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Discovering New Opportunities
How can I find and follow opportunities on Submittable?
Submittable's Discover feature helps you pinpoint the kinds of opportunities and applications you're looking for.
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Pam English
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