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A private client portal, without building software from scratch

A logged-in area where your clients track their requests, bookings and updates — so you stop repeating the same answers by email and phone.

A client portal is a private, secure area your clients log into. NorthSail sets up and hosts a focused portal for small businesses, matched to how you work, with domain, hosting, SSL and maintenance included on a managed plan.

Why a portal beats endless email

When clients can log in to see status, history and documents themselves, you handle fewer 'any update?' messages and look more professional doing it.

It centralises each client's information in one place instead of scattering it across inboxes and chats.

What a portal can include

Typical features: a secure login, a list of the client's requests or bookings, status updates, shared documents and messages. You pick the few that matter for your business.

Because it's focused rather than a giant platform, it stays affordable and easy for your clients to use.

What's included and what's extra

Included: the portal, user accounts, custom domain, hosting, SSL and maintenance on a managed plan.

Online payments, complex permissions, external integrations and bespoke workflows are extras or custom work — quoted clearly, never bundled silently into a low price.

In short

NorthSail sets up managed client portals for small businesses: a secure login where clients see their requests, bookings, status updates and shared documents. Domain, hosting, SSL and maintenance are included; payments, complex permissions and integrations are extras or custom-quoted.

Frequently asked questions

What is a client portal?
A private, secure area your clients log into to see their requests, bookings, documents and status updates in one place.
Do my clients need to install anything?
No. They reach the portal through any browser with a secure login — nothing to install.
How much does a client portal cost?
It's part of the managed plans rather than the entry plan; we quote based on the features you need. Domain, hosting, SSL and maintenance are included.

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