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With a DAM platform you can experience the limitless benefits of brand portals. ","Managing brand assets across multiple departments, partners, and platforms can quickly become chaotic. Without a centralized system, it’s easy for teams to waste time searching for the right logo, sending outdated content, or responding to endless email requests. That’s where a brand portal comes in. Whether you’re running a large marketing team, collaborating with external […]","Managing brand assets across multiple departments, partners, and platforms can quickly become chaotic. Without a centralized system, it’s easy for...","\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Managing brand assets across multiple departments, partners, and platforms can quickly become chaotic. Without a centralized system, it’s easy for teams to waste time searching for the right logo, sending outdated content, or responding to endless email requests. That’s where a brand portal comes in.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you’re running a large marketing team, collaborating with external partners, or supporting sales across regions, a brand portal simplifies how you organize, share, and protect your \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fglossary\u002Fdigital-assets\u002F\">digital assets\u003C\u002Fa>. It acts as your branded command center; a secure, easy-to-use space for everything related to your company.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this guide, we’ll cover what a brand portal is, how it works, and how your business can benefit from using one. We’ll also explain how portals differ from full \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fdigital-asset-management\u002F\">digital asset management\u003C\u002Fa> (DAM) platforms, which use cases they’re best suited for, and how to choose the right software for your team.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-1--what-is-a-brand-portal\">What is a brand portal?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fcanto-portals-better-way-to-distribute-digital-assets\u002F\">brand portal\u003C\u002Fa> (also referred to as a branding portal or brand management portal) is a flexible work area within a DAM platform that gives users access to your organization’s digital content. It’s a window into your digital content where users can securely browse, search, and download approved brand materials.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This could include:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>Logos and icons\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Product images and videos\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Brand guidelines\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Brochures and sales decks\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Social media templates\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Press kits\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To illustrate: a journalist writing about your company shouldn’t have to email a request and wait for someone on your team to respond. With a brand portal, they can find exactly what they need on their own, any time. It’s self-service, secure, and saves everyone time.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-2--brand-portal-vs-dam-what-s-the-difference\">Brand portal vs. DAM: What’s the difference?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A brand portal and a DAM platform are related but serve different purposes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A DAM platform is your full content operations system. It’s where your team stores, organizes, manages, and publishes assets. It includes user permissions, metadata, version control, workflow automation, and integrations with the tools your team uses every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A brand portal is a purpose-built view within that system. It presents a curated set of approved assets to a specific audience, whether internal or external, without exposing your entire library. Think of it as a controlled, branded window into your DAM.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most enterprise-grade DAM platforms include portal functionality as part of the platform. Standalone portal tools exist, but they often lack the underlying asset management infrastructure to support version control, rights management, and governance at scale. If brand consistency and access control are priorities, you’re better served by a DAM with native portal functionality than by a disconnected tool.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-3--4-reasons-to-use-a-brand-portal\">4 reasons to use a brand portal\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Faster, smarter sharing with external users\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your marketing or PR team regularly fields requests for assets, a brand portal can dramatically cut down on back-and-forth communication.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of emailing files or granting access to cloud folders, you can direct external users, like journalists, partners, or freelancers, to your partner portal where they can find and download assets themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Branded content hubs:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>Speed up delivery of digital content\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Reduce repetitive requests to your team\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Ensure people always get the most up-to-date versions\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you’re distributing content to media outlets or enabling partners in a B2B branded ecommerce portal, a centralized portal builds efficiency and trust.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Simplify internal brand operations\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Internally, different teams have different needs. Your HR department might need branded letterheads and employee handbook templates. Sales might need the latest product one-pagers and testimonials. But not everyone needs access to everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A branding portal allows you to control who sees what, so teams only access the content relevant to their roles. This eliminates confusion, keeps your library organized, and reduces the risk of off-brand materials being used.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even better, most brand management portals include admin controls so you can:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>Set permissions by department or user role\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>See who’s downloaded what and when\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Keep older versions archived but accessible\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Maintain brand consistency everywhere\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brand consistency isn’t just a nice-to-have, it directly impacts how customers perceive your business. But consistency is hard to maintain when brand materials are scattered across platforms or passed around via email.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A portal for \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fbrand-assets\u002F\">brand assets\u003C\u002Fa> ensures that everyone is using approved, up-to-date visuals and messaging. It also prevents multiple versions of assets from circulating, a common issue for growing brands.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For companies with distributed marketing teams, global offices, or multiple external vendors, having a brand content hub is essential. It keeps everything aligned and reinforces a unified, polished brand presence across all touchpoints.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Secure, trackable access\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brand portals give you a level of access control that generic file-sharing tools don’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a brand management portal, you can:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>Monitor downloads and usage\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Set expiration dates for sensitive content\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Add password protection or single sign-on (SSO)\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Enable access restrictions\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This level of visibility helps your brand stay protected, especially when you’re dealing with embargoed assets, licensed photography, or campaign materials not meant for general distribution.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"439\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F20183149\u002Fbrand-portal-1.jpg\" alt=\"A laptop of a DAM system with images of environmental concerned and image settings all over a red background\" class=\"wp-image-70002\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F20183149\u002Fbrand-portal-1.jpg 880w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F20183149\u002Fbrand-portal-1-450x224.jpg 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F20183149\u002Fbrand-portal-1-768x383.jpg 768w\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-4--brand-portal-use-cases\">Brand portal use cases\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A brand portal can be used for many different needs, whether you’re working with global teams, external partners, or e-commerce distributors. Let’s take a closer look at some real-world brand portal use cases and how each one serves a specific purpose within a larger brand strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Partner portal\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A partner portal is designed for external business partners, like agencies and affiliate marketers, who need easy access to branded materials. By centralizing logos, product specs, banners, and promotional content, you reduce friction in your partnership and ensure that brand integrity is maintained across channels.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It’s also useful for onboarding new partners. Rather than sending out a series of onboarding emails or scattered files, everything they need is housed in one secure, branded location.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Decibullz, a two-brand manufacturer, portals solved a brand consistency problem across a distributed vendor and partner network. “It’s been great to share with the team, also to our vendors and partners to allow for brand consistency to shine,” their team said. Sales reps and partners access current, approved assets on demand, keeping the brand aligned without routing every request through a single designer.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brand asset portal\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This use case focuses on providing internal and external users with access to your official \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fbrand-assets\u002F\">brand assets\u003C\u002Fa>, logos, typefaces, color codes, iconography, and more. A brand asset portal acts as a style guide in action. Instead of emailing PDFs or hunting through folders, users can view and download assets directly from the portal, knowing they’re always using the latest versions.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Aquarium of the Pacific uses brand portals to do exactly this. “We have made extensive use of portals to help control the assets that an end user sees, as well as approval statuses to help them understand how they can be used,” their team noted. The result: major time savings through centralization and searchability, with no ambiguity about which assets are approved for use.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brand content hub\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A brand content hub is broader than an asset library. It includes everything from blog content and social media visuals to video libraries, campaign kits, and messaging guidelines. It’s particularly helpful for global organizations with many content creators who need access to editorial materials and branded multimedia in one place.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Branded client portal\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For agencies, freelancers, or service-based businesses, a branded client portal gives clients direct access to project files, reports, deliverables, and resources; all within a branded environment that reflects your business identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It not only looks professional but also improves client satisfaction by making it easier to find and retrieve important content. Clients won’t need to dig through email threads or ask for access; they’ll know exactly where to go.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">B2B distribution portal\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A B2B distribution portal is designed for companies that supply distributors or retail partners. In addition to product catalogs and order forms, these portals include brand-approved marketing materials like packaging mockups, signage templates, and sales tools.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-5--who-should-use-a-brand-portal\">Who should use a brand portal?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don’t have to be a massive enterprise to benefit from a portal. Businesses of all sizes — from startups to global brands — use brand portals to improve content sharing, collaboration, and consistency.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your team:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>Manages digital content across channels\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Works with outside partners or media\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Struggles to keep track of asset versions\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Needs a better way to manage brand guidelines\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">…a brand portal can help!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teams in marketing, sales, creative, HR, and communications all benefit from having a centralized, user-friendly system for accessing and distributing content.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-6--how-to-choose-brand-portal-software\">How to choose brand portal software\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing the right brand portal software means thinking beyond the feature list. The best option depends on your existing infrastructure, the volume and type of assets you manage, your external-partner workflows, and how much control you need over access and permissions.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here’s what to evaluate:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Infrastructure and integration \u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Standalone portal tools can work for simple use cases, but if you need version control, metadata, rights management, and workflow automation, you’ll need a DAM platform with native portal functionality. Look for integrations with your creative tools, including Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, and Figma, as well as the distribution channels and storefronts your team publishes to.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access control and governance\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enterprise-grade portal solutions offer role-based permissions, SSO, expiration dates, and download tracking. Verify that the platform can handle both internal and external audiences at the access-control level your organization needs.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customization\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your portal should reflect your brand, not the software vendor’s. Look for platforms that support custom domains, branded interfaces, and tailored navigation so users feel like they’re interacting with your company, not a third-party tool.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scalability\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As your business grows, so will your content library and the number of portals you need. Some platforms charge per portal; others include unlimited portals as part of the platform. Understand the cost model before committing.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Analytics and reporting\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Download tracking, user activity reports, and asset-level analytics help you understand how your content is being used and identify assets that may be outdated or underperforming.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Implementation and support\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask about onboarding timelines, migration support, and customer success resources. A platform with strong implementation support gets you to value faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-7--implementation-checklist-getting-your-brand-portal-live\">Implementation checklist: Getting your brand portal live\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you launch, work through these steps:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Audit your existing assets.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Identify what you have, what’s current, and what needs to be retired before the portal goes live.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Define your audiences.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Who will access this portal? External partners, journalists, internal teams? Each audience may need its own portal or permission tier.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Establish governance. \u003C\u002Fstrong>Decide who owns the portal, who can update it, and how often content will be reviewed for accuracy and relevance.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Configure access controls. \u003C\u002Fstrong>Set up SSO, role-based permissions, and any expiration rules for time-sensitive content.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Curate, don’t dump. \u003C\u002Fstrong>A portal should surface the right assets, not every asset. Prioritize relevance and freshness over volume.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Apply your branding. \u003C\u002Fstrong>Set your domain, logo, colors, and navigation. The portal should feel like an extension of your website, not a generic file browser.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Test with real users.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Before you go live, walk external users through the portal. Confirm that access controls work as expected and the search experience is intuitive.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Train your internal team.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Make sure the team responsible for the portal knows how to add, update, and archive content.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-8--what-does-a-canto-brand-portal-look-like\">What does a Canto brand portal look like?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fcanto-portals-better-way-to-distribute-digital-assets\u002F\">Canto Portals\u003C\u002Fa> let you build and publish unlimited, customized portals directly from your Canto library. Each portal can be tailored to a specific audience, with its own branding, navigation, and asset curation, without creating a separate content library to manage.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, a global consumer brand might use one portal for its PR team with press-ready photography and media kits, a second for retail partners with co-branded marketing materials and packaging specifications, and a third for internal creative teams with full access to approved templates. Each portal pulls from the same governed asset library, so every version status and rights flag stays current across all of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Portals are included in Canto at no additional cost, with no limit on how many you create. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-9--unlimited-portals-unlimited-benefits-only-with-canto\">Unlimited portals. Unlimited benefits. Only with Canto\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A brand portal isn’t just a convenience, it’s a strategic advantage. \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fproduct\u002Fcanto-dam\u002F\">Canto DAM\u003C\u002Fa> makes it easy to create and manage unlimited brand portals; no extra cost, no limits. As a long-time DAM industry leader, Canto gives brands the power to organize, manage, search, and share their assets efficiently and securely. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Want to see Canto Portals in action? Book a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Frequest-a-demo\u002F\">customized demo\u003C\u002Fa> or take a\u003C\u002Fstrong> \u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftours.canto.com\u002Fcanto-dam\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">product tour\u003C\u002Fa>. \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003C\u002Fp>",10,{"url":37,"url_md":38,"alt":39,"height":40,"width":41},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F11\u002F19184922\u002Fportal-use-feature.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F11\u002F19184922\u002Fportal-use-feature-450x263.jpg","Canto portal featuring travel imagery.",700,1200,[43],{"id":44,"slug":44,"title":45,"path":46},"digital-asset-management","Digital Asset Management","\u002Fpost-category\u002Fdigital-asset-management\u002F",[48,55,62],{"featuredImage":49,"postId":50,"slug":51,"title":52,"description":53,"path":54},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2025\u002F09\u002F22141019\u002Fdata-quality-management-feature-450x236.jpg",70546,"how-to-choose-a-digital-asset-management-system","How to choose a digital asset management system: A practical guide","Learn how to choose a digital asset management system with confidence. Learn how to compare vendors, evaluate features, and find the best solution for your business.","\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-choose-a-digital-asset-management-system\u002F",{"featuredImage":56,"postId":57,"slug":58,"title":59,"description":60,"path":61},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2024\u002F08\u002F29113822\u002Fcontent-lifecycle-feature-450x225.jpg",18571,"content-lifecycle-management","How to improve content lifecycle management with DAM","Get the ultimate guide to content lifecycle management. Learn what CLM is, the content lifecycle stages, and the best tools to optimize content production.","\u002Fblog\u002Fcontent-lifecycle-management\u002F",{"featuredImage":63,"postId":64,"slug":65,"title":66,"description":67,"path":68},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2025\u002F04\u002F25162825\u002Feconomic-uncertainty_feature-450x225.jpg",69885,"economic-uncertainty","Canto DAM software review: How digital asset management helps brands overcome economic uncertainty","Learn how to thrive during economic uncertainty by improving operational efficiency, visibility, and brand performance with digital asset management (DAM).","\u002Fblog\u002Feconomic-uncertainty\u002F",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":70},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M9.175 10.825Q8 9.65 8 8t1.175-2.825T12 4t2.825 1.175T16 8t-1.175 2.825T12 12t-2.825-1.175M4 20v-2.8q0-.85.438-1.562T5.6 14.55q1.55-.775 3.15-1.162T12 13t3.25.388t3.15 1.162q.725.375 1.163 1.088T20 17.2V20zm2-2h12v-.8q0-.275-.137-.5t-.363-.35q-1.35-.675-2.725-1.012T12 15t-2.775.338T6.5 16.35q-.225.125-.363.35T6 17.2zm7.413-8.587Q14 8.825 14 8t-.587-1.412T12 6t-1.412.588T10 8t.588 1.413T12 10t1.413-.587M12 18\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":72},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 13t.288-.712T12 12t.713.288T13 13t-.288.713T12 14m-4.712-.288Q7 13.426 7 13t.288-.712T8 12t.713.288T9 13t-.288.713T8 14t-.712-.288M16 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 13t.288-.712T16 12t.713.288T17 13t-.288.713T16 14m-4 4q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 17t.288-.712T12 16t.713.288T13 17t-.288.713T12 18m-4.712-.288Q7 17.426 7 17t.288-.712T8 16t.713.288T9 17t-.288.713T8 18t-.712-.288M16 18q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 17t.288-.712T16 16t.713.288T17 17t-.288.713T16 18M5 22q-.825 0-1.412-.587T3 20V6q0-.825.588-1.412T5 4h1V2h2v2h8V2h2v2h1q.825 0 1.413.588T21 6v14q0 .825-.587 1.413T19 22zm0-2h14V10H5z\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":74},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 20a8 8 0 0 0 8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8 8a8 8 0 0 0 8 8m0-18a10 10 0 0 1 10 10a10 10 0 0 1-10 10C6.47 22 2 17.5 2 12A10 10 0 0 1 12 2m.5 5v5.25l4.5 2.67l-.75 1.23L11 13V7z\"\u002F>",1790156586616]