---
type: help
title: "Do I need to approve the online proof before I receive a hard copy proof?"
description: "The online proof and the hard copy proof are separate choices you make when you place your order, so one is not required before the other. Want a physical"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/help/proofs/do-i-need-to-approve-the-online-proof-before-i-receive-a-hard-copy-proof
tags: ["Files & Artwork", "help"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# Do I need to approve the online proof before I receive a hard copy proof?

The online proof and the hard copy proof are separate choices you make when you place your order, so one is not required before the other. Want a physical

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

- Page type: help
- Hub: Files & Artwork
- URL: https://www.4over4.com/help/proofs/do-i-need-to-approve-the-online-proof-before-i-receive-a-hard-copy-proof