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Currently, the Envelopes sidebar provides clear visibility into nearly every stage of the document lifecycle—from draft, to sent, to completed, and even Expiring Soon. However, once an agreement has officially expired, it effectively disappears from meaningful visibility. These expired agreements remain accessible only briefly, persisting in the Agreement Activity feed for as long as it takes roughly five new agreements to arrive. After that, they are no longer surfaced in any structured or discoverable way.
This gap creates a significant missed opportunity for users.
Expired agreements are often a valuable signal, representing prospects who were previously engaged but did not complete the signing process in time. Without a dedicated location for these agreements, users lose an important touchpoint for follow-up, analysis, and potential reengagement.
Adding an “Expired Agreements” section to the Envelopes navigation would:
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Complete the document lifecycle representation within the platform. Every major stage—except expiration—is already accounted for.
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Improve user experience and workflow efficiency, ensuring expired agreements remain accessible and easy to review.
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Enable strategic reengagement, helping users identify and follow up with parties who demonstrated prior interest.
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Create continuity and clarity, especially for users handling large volumes of agreements where expiration is a meaningful status.
By introducing a dedicated folder or view for expired agreements, the platform would deliver a more comprehensive lifecycle management experience and unlock a high-value resource for users looking to recover missed opportunities.