# E-mandates

**E-mandates** allow you to [**create an empty e-mandate page**](https://help.kwik.co.za/~/revisions/atlGVt93BrWBA0HEfpy3/payments/e-mandates/how-to-create-a-page) for clients to sign up for your service or product and pay via your preferred [**payment method**](https://help.kwik.co.za/~/revisions/nywWNSPXimZJaCCvUurq/settings/payment-methods). You can [**share**](https://help.kwik.co.za/~/revisions/nywWNSPXimZJaCCvUurq/payments/e-mandates/sharing-methods) these e-mandates directly via a **link** or **QR code** for seamless client onboarding.

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#### In this guide, you will learn:

* [**How to create an e-mandate**](https://help.kwik.co.za/~/revisions/GtpNYD0LbGqD7Fg1TuY4/payments/e-mandates/how-to-create-an-e-mandate)
* [**Sharing Methods**](https://help.kwik.co.za/~/revisions/nywWNSPXimZJaCCvUurq/payments/e-mandates/sharing-methods)
* [**Best Practices**](#best-practices)

#### **Best Practices**

* **Review Details Regularly**: Periodically review your e-mandates to ensure all details, including payment amounts and methods, are accurate and up-to-date.
* **Use Clear Naming Conventions**: Assign clear and concise names for your e-mandates to help your internal team quickly identify the correct one before sharing it with clients for sign-up.
* **Publish with Confidence**: Only save e-mandates as **Published** once they are fully and correctly set up to avoid errors or confusion during client onboarding.
* **Test Embedded Pages**: If embedding an e-mandate into your website, thoroughly test them to ensure proper functionality, responsiveness, and a seamless user experience.
