Zoho Contracts is a dedicated contract lifecycle management application that covers everything from drafting and negotiation through to signing, storage, and renewal. Available as part of Zoho One, it can be activated and managed through the Admin Panel, giving organisations a structured way to handle their contractual obligations without relying on manual processes or disconnected document tools.

Key Features of Zoho Contracts

Zoho Contracts is built around the full contract lifecycle, providing tools at each stage of the process.

• Contract authoring: Create contracts using pre-approved templates and clause libraries to ensure consistency and legal compliance.
• Negotiation and redlining: Collaborate with counterparties on contract terms, with tracked changes and version history.
• Approval workflows: Route contracts through internal approval chains before signature, with configurable rules based on contract value or type.
• Electronic signatures: Obtain signatures digitally without leaving the platform, using integrated e-signature capabilities.
• Contract repository: Store all signed contracts in a searchable, secure repository with access controls.
• Alerts and renewals: Set automatic reminders for key dates such as contract expiry, renewal windows, or milestone obligations.

Enabling Zoho Contracts in Zoho One

Zoho Contracts is provisioned through the Zoho One Admin Panel in the same way as other applications in the suite.

1. Open the Admin Panel. Sign in to Zoho One and navigate to the Admin Panel.
2. Go to Applications. Select the Applications section and locate Zoho Contracts.
3. Activate the application. Enable Zoho Contracts for your organisation and complete any initial configuration steps presented.
4. Assign user access. Use the Users section or conditional assignment rules to grant Contracts access to the relevant staff, such as legal, procurement, or operations team members.
5. Begin setup in Contracts. Users can access Zoho Contracts from the Zoho One app launcher to configure templates, clause libraries, and approval workflows.

Integration with Zoho CRM

Zoho Contracts integrates with Zoho CRM, allowing contracts to be linked to account and deal records. Sales teams can initiate contract creation from within CRM, and completed contracts are associated with the relevant CRM records for easy retrieval. This removes the need to switch between systems when preparing or reviewing customer agreements.