---
type: help
title: "Do I need to place an order before I can see proofs of my design?"
description: "Yes. Proofs are generated after you upload your files and complete checkout, because an order record is only created once checkout is finished. Completing"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/help/placing-an-order/do-i-need-to-place-an-order-before-i-can-see-proofs-of-my-design
tags: ["Ordering", "help"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# Do I need to place an order before I can see proofs of my design?

Yes. Proofs are generated after you upload your files and complete checkout, because an order record is only created once checkout is finished. Completing

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

- Page type: help
- Hub: Ordering
- URL: https://www.4over4.com/help/placing-an-order/do-i-need-to-place-an-order-before-i-can-see-proofs-of-my-design