# Cove: Public Work Orders

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Source: https://support.cove.is/hc/en-us/articles/47349863856276-Public-Work-Orders

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> Public Work Orders allow properties to accept service requests from anyone with a valid email address, with no Cove account required. Once you have worked with your Customer Success Manager or Cove's Support team to create a public facing work order page, you can share a link that allows guests or external contacts to quickly report issues while still ensuring secure verification and accurate request tracking.
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> accessing the public work order page
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> submitting a work order
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> how public work orders appear in your system
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> communication with the submitter
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> Accessing The Public Work Order Page
> Once you have worked with your Customer Success Manager or Cove's Support team to create a public facing work order page, your property will receive a shareable link that directs submitters to a branded submission form. In order for someone to submit a work order request they must verify their email; this step helps ensure submissions are legitimate and prevents spam or misuse.
> When visiting the page, submitters will see a form with the following fields. Email is the only required field.
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> First Name
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> Last Name
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> Email
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> Phone Number
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> Verification
> To proceed and submit a work order request, submitters must verify their email. There are clear directions for each step of the process included on the work order submission page.
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> After completing the initial contact form, submitters will click Verify & Continue
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> A one time verification code will be sent to their email
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> They will retrieve and the code to continue
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> Once verified, they gain temporary access to complete and submit a work order request. If the code expires or is entered incorrectly, they can request a new one.
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> Submitting a Work Order
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> After verification, submitters are taken to the full work order form where all required fields are clearly marked with a red asterisk. From there, they will:
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> Select the relevant property, building, and location if applicable
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> Choose a work order category and issue type
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> Enter a description of the issue
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> Upload attachments such as images and PDF (videos cannot be attached)
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> Once submitted
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> A confirmation screen appears
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> Submitters can choose to submit another work order if needed
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> How Public Work Orders Appear In Your System
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> Work orders submitted through the public page appear in the dashboard and app alongside standard work orders and follow the same routing, assignment, and escalation rules. While there are a few differences, they can be assigned, updated, and tracked just like any other work order. The key differences are:
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> contact details including name, email, and phone number are displayed in the work order description
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> the submission is tied to the verified email used during the process
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> Communication With The Submitter
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> After submission, the submitter will receive emails when the status of the work order is updated.
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> Communication is tied to the email address used during verification, but property teams can update the email if needed:
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> Click the work order ID to open the work order
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> Click Edit Key Details at the top of the work order.
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> Adjust the email address(es) listed in the Additional Email Recipients (Optional) field.

## Source media references

- https://support.cove.is/hc/article_attachments/47349878540820
- https://support.cove.is/hc/article_attachments/47349863822484
- https://support.cove.is/hc/article_attachments/47349863828756
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