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# Troubleshooting client questionnaire links, access errors, and login confusion

> Resolve a client questionnaire access problem by checking the recipient, invitation, case access state, and family-member assignment.

## Start with the recipient and invitation

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/visa-flo/cmtpeb0FP38DY7HA/knowledge-base/images/docs-captures/questionnaires/public-questionnaire.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=cmtpeb0FP38DY7HA&q=85&s=a00da55f010017521f40faf7814db301" alt="The client questionnaire experience after a recipient opens their secure invitation link." width="1280" height="720" data-path="knowledge-base/images/docs-captures/questionnaires/public-questionnaire.png" />

Confirm that the invitation was sent to the email address on the intended client or family-member record. Ask the recipient to open the latest link from the invitation rather than a forwarded or old browser bookmark. If an email is missing, check spam or filtered mail before sending another invite.

## Check the case and form assignment

Open the case's **Forms** tab and confirm:

* The case is linked to the correct client.
* The correct questionnaire or form set is present.
* The case status allows the intended client access.
* The invitation is associated with the right form or whole-questionnaire workflow.
* A spouse or dependant form is assigned to the correct family-member email where applicable.

## Distinguish portal sign-in from questionnaire access

Portal magic-link sign-in and a questionnaire invitation are different client-facing routes. A client who can sign in to the portal may still need the correct questionnaire assignment; a questionnaire recipient may not need general portal access for the specific form workflow. Use the link generated for the work you want the client to complete.

## If the page opens but editing is blocked

Check whether the case was moved to a status that limits client edits, whether a review or lock state is active, and whether staff have requested a specific correction. Do not change the form structure just to restore access until you have identified the intended client workflow.

## Escalate safely

Provide the case ID, recipient email domain only if needed, form or family-member role, invitation time, and the exact error text. Do not share a live invitation URL or unrelated client information in an unapproved support channel.

See [Client questionnaires](/knowledge-base/faq/how-to-send-customize-lock-and-review-client-questionnaires) and [Client Portal](/knowledge-base/portal/client-portal).
