---
title: "Update Document Auto Reminder Settings"
method: PATCH
path: "/public/v1/documents/{document_id}/auto-reminders"
tags: ["Document Reminders"]
---

# Update Document Auto Reminder Settings

`PATCH /public/v1/documents/{document_id}/auto-reminders`

Configures automatic reminders for document recipients. 
These reminders are sent after the document's initial dispatch. 
Settings include enabling reminders, delivery method (email/SMS), initial delay, 
and recurrence frequency.

## Path parameters

- `document_id` string, required

## Request body

- UpdateDocumentAutoRemindersRequest
  - `enabled` boolean, required — Toggles auto-reminders for the document. If `true`, reminders are scheduled based on the configuration.
  - `delivery_method` 'email' | 'sms' — The method used to deliver reminders (e.g., email, SMS).
  - `initial_delay_days` integer — Number of days to wait after sending the document before the first reminder is sent.
  - `is_recurring` boolean — If `true`, reminders will be sent repeatedly at specified intervals after the initial reminder.
  - `recurrence_frequency_days` integer — Number of days between recurring reminders, applicable if `is_recurring` is `true`.

## Response `200`

Auto reminder settings updated successfully.

- UpdateDocumentAutoRemindersResponse
  - `enabled` boolean, required — Toggles auto-reminders for the document. If `true`, reminders are scheduled based on the configuration.
  - `delivery_method` 'email' | 'sms' — The method used to deliver reminders (e.g., email, SMS).
  - `initial_delay_days` integer — Number of days to wait after sending the document before the first reminder is sent.
  - `is_recurring` boolean — If `true`, reminders will be sent repeatedly at specified intervals after the initial reminder.
  - `recurrence_frequency_days` integer — Number of days between recurring reminders, applicable if `is_recurring` is `true`.

## Other responses

- `400` — Returned when auto reminder settings could not be retrieved from the document. This occurs when document is in a final state (e.g., completed, paid, declined, or expired).
- `401` — Authentication error
- `403` — Permission error
- `404` — Not found
- `429` — Too Many Requests

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