---
type: help
title: "Do I need to approve proofs and authorize payment before production starts?"
description: "Yes. Before production begins, an order needs two things: accepted proofs and authorized payment. Accept the online proofs. Authorize payment. If the order"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/help/payment-methods/do-i-need-to-approve-proofs-and-authorize-payment-before-production-starts
tags: ["Pricing & Payment", "help"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# Do I need to approve proofs and authorize payment before production starts?

Yes. Before production begins, an order needs two things: accepted proofs and authorized payment. Accept the online proofs. Authorize payment. If the order

Part of the **Pricing & Payment** hub. See [all help concepts](index.md).

- Page type: help
- Hub: Pricing & Payment
- URL: https://www.4over4.com/help/payment-methods/do-i-need-to-approve-proofs-and-authorize-payment-before-production-starts