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# Request Update (KYB)

> Send data correction requests to clients during business verification using the iDenfy KYB request update feature with webhook alerts.

* [ Request Update](#RequestUpdate\(KYB\)-RequestUpdate)
* [ Configuring the Update Request](#RequestUpdate\(KYB\)-ConfiguringtheUpdateRequest)
* [ Status](#RequestUpdate\(KYB\)-Status)
* [ Webhooks for Request Update](#RequestUpdate\(KYB\)-WebhooksforRequestUpdate)

The **Request Update** solution simplifies the process of correcting client data, ensuring your records are current and compliant.

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## Request Update

To send a request for additional information to a client:

1. Go to the ***Dashboard*** → ***Business Verifications*** → ***Verifications***.
2. Select the company name you wish to update → ***Request Information***.
3. Select the fields you want the client to revise. You must add the recipient's email address and include a Revision Request reason.
4. Click **Request Update**.

<Info>
  If you do not wish to update all editable fields, you still need to open the relevant sections individually.
</Info>

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## Configuring the Update Request

You can select to allow editing for the entire verification form, or select specific categories:

| Editable Category                             | Selection Options                                                                                                                                                                             | Additional Information                                                                                                                                        |
| --------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Allow to edit all**                         | A single switch that grants the client access to all business verification fields.                                                                                                            | Use if the verification is largely outdated.                                                                                                                  |
| **Request company information modifications** | Select specific Fields and Documents to be updated (e.g., Company name, Registration number, Certificate of Incorporation). You can designate each item as Optional or Required.              | Include a Relevant to client request notes explaining why the changes are needed (e.g., "Please edit your company name and upload the updated Certificate."). |
| **Allow to edit Director information**        | Allow editing of the whole Director page. You cannot select individual fields, as there may be multiple Directors.                                                                            | Include specific instructions in the Relevant to director information request notes (e.g., "Please update John's email address.").                            |
| **Allow to edit Representative information**  | Allow editing of the whole Representative page.                                                                                                                                               | Include specific notes explaining the required changes.                                                                                                       |
| **Allow to edit Shareholders' information**   | Allow editing of the whole Shareholder page.                                                                                                                                                  | Include specific notes explaining the required changes.                                                                                                       |
| **Add additional questionnaire or questions** | Select one of three ways: 1. Request the client to update an existing questionnaire. 2. Ask them to answer a new single question. 3. Add a completely new questionnaire for them to complete. | Include Relevant notes to guide the client on the new questions/forms.                                                                                        |
| **Request validity duration (days)**          | Sets how long the unique link will remain active.                                                                                                                                             | Recommended: Adjust the session validation period (optional).                                                                                                 |
| **Follow-up reminder**                        | Automates reminder emails if the client hasn't submitted the form.                                                                                                                            | Remind client after (days): Select when to send the reminder.                                                                                                 |
| **Email Address**                             | The recipient's email.                                                                                                                                                                        | Ensure the proper client's email is prefilled.                                                                                                                |
| **Select email template**                     | Select a pre-made email text.                                                                                                                                                                 | Optional.                                                                                                                                                     |
| **Email subject**                             | Write a clear subject line.                                                                                                                                                                   | Mandatory if no template is selected.                                                                                                                         |
| **Add recipients to CC**                      | Add colleagues or other relevant parties to the notification email.                                                                                                                           | Optional.                                                                                                                                                     |
| **Message to client**                         | The main body of the email.                                                                                                                                                                   | Enter clear and informative content.                                                                                                                          |
| **Add revision request link**                 | **CRUCIAL STEP:** Inserts the required link tag.                                                                                                                                              | Click the button to add \{\{session\_url}}. Without this link, the client cannot submit the details.                                                          |

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## Status

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/idenfy/JKihZ0KtjeFbI_y8/images/guides/request-update-kyb--18bbaa56-2ff9-4f0d-9ccd-f783812a6a70.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=JKihZ0KtjeFbI_y8&q=85&s=7b53d47bea05068a3d49f938e2ee29ff" alt="18bbaa56-2ff9-4f0d-9ccd-f783812a6a70.png" width="162" height="54" data-path="images/guides/request-update-kyb--18bbaa56-2ff9-4f0d-9ccd-f783812a6a70.png" />

The company application has been submitted and is awaiting further action or review.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/idenfy/JKihZ0KtjeFbI_y8/images/guides/request-update-kyb--435d931e-61ec-4ed2-9c52-cc4644b63e13.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=JKihZ0KtjeFbI_y8&q=85&s=c80b77f186061695d7a19e9a1e6050a7" alt="image-20251124-095944.png" width="1248" height="174" data-path="images/guides/request-update-kyb--435d931e-61ec-4ed2-9c52-cc4644b63e13.png" />

The application is in “Under Submission” status while waiting for the client to complete the requested changes

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/idenfy/JKihZ0KtjeFbI_y8/images/guides/request-update-kyb--532eaa4c-2085-4f5f-bfda-a4457b204039.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=JKihZ0KtjeFbI_y8&q=85&s=711d8f1cee8cb999aed6f2b1bdb10fd1" alt="532eaa4c-2085-4f5f-bfda-a4457b204039" width="162" height="54" data-path="images/guides/request-update-kyb--532eaa4c-2085-4f5f-bfda-a4457b204039.png" />

The company review has been completed.

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## Webhooks for Request Update

For automated notifications regarding status changes and client submissions, you can configure KYB webhooks. This allows your system to listen for update events in real-time.

[/KYB/kybWebhook#webhook-events-for-companies](/KYB/kybWebhook#webhook-events-for-companies)
