> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.minoa.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Viewing a Business Case Shared with You

> A quick guide to opening and reviewing a business case you've received

You've been invited to review a business case — great! Minoa is the platform your vendor uses to build and share business cases. You don't need an account or a password. This guide walks you through how to open it.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Get the link">
    Your vendor shares a business case link with you directly or via an email invitation.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the link and enter your email">
    Open the link and enter your email address so your vendor knows who is reviewing the case.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the confirmation email">
    Check your inbox for a verification email and click the link inside.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the business case">
    The verification link takes you straight into the business case.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Receiving the invitation

Your vendor can share the business case with you in two ways:

* **Direct link** — sent to you via email, Slack, or any other channel
* **Email invitation** — an automated email from Minoa with a **View Business Case** button

![Email invitation from Minoa](https://storage.googleapis.com/minoa-docs.firebasestorage.app/images%2FInvitationEmail-abedf714.png)

## Verifying your email

When you open the link, you'll be asked to verify your email address. This lets your vendor know who is reviewing the business case — no account or password is needed.

1. Enter your email address in the **Email address** field
2. Click **Send Verification Email**

![Email verification page](https://storage.googleapis.com/minoa-docs.firebasestorage.app/images%2FEmailModal-0c799d79.png)

<Info>
  Email verification ensures your vendor knows exactly who is reviewing and collaborating on the business case. Your email is never shared with third parties.
</Info>

## Opening the verification email

After submitting your email, you'll receive a verification email from Minoa. Open your inbox and click **Verify Email & View Business Case**.

![Verification email with magic link](https://storage.googleapis.com/minoa-docs.firebasestorage.app/images%2FMagicLinkEmail-16aa1ceb.png)

<Warning>
  Verification links expire in 1 hour and can only be used once. If you requested multiple verification emails, only the link in the **most recent** email will work. Always open the latest email to guarantee access.
</Warning>

## Handling expired links

A verification link will not work if it:

* is **older than 1 hour**
* has **already been used once**
* is **not the most recent** link you requested (only the latest verification email is valid)

If any of these apply, you'll see a message that your verification link has expired.

1. Click **Re-verify Email**
2. Enter your email address and click **Send Verification Email**
3. Open the **most recent** verification email in your inbox — older emails will not work
4. Click **Verify Email & View Business Case** in the new email

![Expired verification link prompt](https://storage.googleapis.com/minoa-docs.firebasestorage.app/images%2FRe-verifyModal-7d9b1b3c.png)

<Tip>
  Once you successfully access a business case, Minoa saves a cookie that remembers you on that device. You won't need to verify again unless you clear your browser data or were browsing in incognito mode.
</Tip>

## Reviewing the business case

After clicking a valid verification link, you'll land directly on the business case.

![Business case view](https://storage.googleapis.com/minoa-docs.firebasestorage.app/images%2FBusinessCaseAccessed-2e87e24b.png)

<Info>
  You don't need a password or an account. The verification link is the only thing you need to access the business case. Bookmark it or keep the email handy for quick access.
</Info>