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author: "Cake"
published: 2026-04-28T06:31:41.508Z
updated: 2026-09-07T00:32:31.112Z
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# Attach Previously Issued Share Certificates

Upload and link share certificates that were issued outside Cake so shareholders can access them in My Cake.

Already issued share certificates outside Cake? Upload and link them to keep your records consolidated. Shareholders will be able to access linked certificates in their My Cake portal.

Neither upload method sends an email notification, it simply links the certificate to the shareholder's profile.

## Method 1: Upload to Documents, then link

1. Go to **Documents → All documents**.

2. Open the **Share Certificates** folder (created automatically when you issue your first certificate in Cake).

3. Click **Upload** in the top left corner.

4. Upload your certificate files, drag and drop, browse files, or browse folders.

5. Once uploaded, click **More** on each certificate and select **Share**.

6. Search for the shareholder and click **Add to share** to link the certificate to their profile.

## Method 2: Upload directly to the shareholder's profile

1. Go to **Cap Table** and select the **Outstanding shares** tab.

2. Click the shareholder's name to open their profile.

3. Scroll to the **Documents** section.

4. Click **+ Attach file** and upload the certificate.

This links the certificate directly to the shareholder and makes it available in their My Cake portal. Documents uploaded via Method 2 will be saved in the **General **folder, which can be managed via **Documents → All documents.**

## What happens next

Linked certificates appear in the shareholder's **Documents** section in My Cake. You can organise uploaded certificates into folders via **Documents → All documents** at any time.

## Related articles

* [Share Certificate Types: Holdings vs Transactional](https://help.cakeequity.com/article/share-certificate-types-holdings-vs-transactional)
* [How to Issue Share Certificates](https://help.cakeequity.com/article/how-to-issue-share-certificates)
* [Set Up Your Share Certificate Template](https://help.cakeequity.com/article/set-up-your-share-certificate-template)