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title: Multi-page PDFs and single-page PDFs
description: Choose between a classic single-page PDF or a multi-page format including a validation page with recipient name, issue/expiration dates, QR code, and certificate ID. Configure this in your account settings for consistent certificate delivery.
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# Multi-page PDFs and single-page PDFs

## Differences Between Single-Page and Multi-Page PDF Certificates and How to Set Them Up

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With this feature, you can decide whether or not to include a validation page with the main certificate.

**Note:**

1\. This feature applies at the account level, meaning **all new certificates will automatically follow the format selected in your settings**.

2\. By default, **new accounts** will start with the classic **one-page PDF format**.

Below is a short description explaining both options:

1. **Classic PDF (one page)**: Consists of only 1 PDF page, with the certificate background that you create on the tab "Designer".
2. **PDF with Validation Page (two pages)**: This option will add a default PDF page as a second page for your certificates. This page contains:

- The name of the recipient
- The issuing company
- The name of the certificate/course
- The issuing/expiration date of the certificate
- Validation URL & QR code
- Certificate ID
  
  The information for the validation page can not be edited. 

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#### **Where to Find This Feature?**

Go to your Account Settings and click on the **Organisation** tab. Scroll down to the "**Validation Page of PDF Certificate**." You can choose between **Classic** or **With Validation Page**.

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