What this portal covers
Easy Projects is a project management platform with activity tracking, custom forms, email notifications, resource loading charts, and audit trails. This portal collected the documentation, ticket tools, and community discussion that supported users of Easy Projects (also known as Easy Projects .NET).
Content was organized into a Knowledge Base, a Tickets section for individual support requests, and a Community area where users proposed and discussed feature ideas.
Knowledge Base
Articles were grouped by category — including E-mail Notifications & SMTP — and covered configuring notifications, custom form email alerts, and turning notification rules on or off globally or per project. Each article carried an ID and recorded its creation and modification dates, for example article 7 (created April 29, 2008; modified February 11, 2009) and article 68 (created September 17, 2008; modified March 24, 2009).
View Knowledge BaseSupport Tickets
Registered users could submit new support requests and track the status of existing tickets through the Tickets section. Access required a login.
Go to TicketsCommunity Ideas
The Community area let members submit feature ideas, vote, and follow threads. Some proposals were marked as answered by the team, such as a suggestion to add standard user phone number fields and a suggestion for custom form email updates.
Visit CommunityEmail Notification Topics
Several Knowledge Base articles focused specifically on how Easy Projects handled email alerts:
Notify Unassigned Users
Overdue Activity Alerts
Disabling Notifications
Custom Forms & Notifications
Custom form email alerts worked differently from the common notification rule: they were configured at the bottom of the form itself, under people-and-actions management, rather than through the shared notification settings that governed regular activities.
Community members discussed extending this behavior — including proposals for an "Email Update" action and a "Mark As Completed" option on submitted custom form records, and for notifying submitters when their form record was edited.
Read: Custom Form Email NotificationsThe Easy Projects support portal serves as a central destination for users seeking help, guidance, and community connection. Whether someone is just beginning with the platform or has been managing complex projects for years, the portal offers a structured path to finding answers. Knowledge base articles break down features into clear, actionable explanations, while the ticket system provides a direct channel for more personalized assistance. For many users, the combination of self-service resources and human-backed support creates a balanced experience that respects both their time and their need for reliable solutions.
Community discussion plays a vital role in the Easy Projects ecosystem. Users from around the world share tips, workflows, and creative approaches to using the platform in ways that official documentation may not cover. These conversations often surface practical insights that help teams streamline their operations and avoid common pitfalls. Because the community is powered by SmarterTrack and supports multiple languages, participants can engage in discussions that feel relevant to their own regional and organizational contexts, making the exchange of ideas both inclusive and broadly applicable.
The knowledge base is thoughtfully organized around the core capabilities of Easy Projects. Articles cover activity tracking, custom forms, email notifications, resource loading charts, and audit trails, giving users a comprehensive reference for each major function. Rather than overwhelming readers with dense technical jargon, the documentation aims to explain features in straightforward language that project managers and team members can readily understand. This approach helps reduce the learning curve and encourages users to explore the full depth of the platform at their own pace.
Ticket handling within the portal is designed to be efficient and transparent. Users can submit inquiries related to configuration, troubleshooting, or general usage questions, and track the progress of their requests through the system. The goal is to provide timely, accurate responses that resolve issues without unnecessary back-and-forth. For organizations relying on Easy Projects to keep their work moving, having a dependable support channel is essential, and the portal is built with that expectation in mind.
Audit trails are one of the features that make Easy Projects particularly valuable for teams that need accountability and oversight. The portal includes documentation that helps users understand how audit logs work, what information they capture, and how to interpret the data for security or compliance purposes. This is especially useful for managers who need to verify that project activities align with internal policies or client requirements. Clear guidance on this topic allows users to leverage the feature with confidence and precision.
Resource loading charts help teams visualize how work is distributed across their available capacity. Through the knowledge base, users can learn how to interpret these charts, identify potential bottlenecks, and make informed decisions about assignments and timelines. The documentation emphasizes practical application, showing how the visual data can guide planning conversations and keep projects on track. For project managers juggling multiple initiatives, this understanding can make a meaningful difference in day-to-day execution and long-term scheduling.
Custom forms and email notifications give teams flexibility in how they capture information and stay informed. The support portal explains how these features can be tailored to match an organization's specific workflows, from intake requests to status updates. Users can find guidance on setting up notifications that keep the right people informed at the right moments without flooding inboxes with noise. This balance of customization and control is a recurring theme throughout the documentation, reflecting the platform's emphasis on adaptable project management.
The portal is more than a collection of help articles; it is a continuously evolving resource shaped by user feedback and platform updates. As Easy Projects grows and introduces enhancements, the documentation and community discussions evolve alongside it, ensuring that users always have access to current information. Whether someone prefers to search for answers independently, engage in community conversation, or submit a support ticket, the portal offers multiple pathways to success. This layered approach to support reflects a commitment to helping every user get the most from their project management experience.
Selected Community Threads
| Thread | Submitted by | Marked as Answer |
|---|---|---|
| User Phone Numbers | Community idea | July 31 |
| Custom Form Email Update & Mark As Completed | Stephen Owens | February 11 |
| Custom Forms – Email Notification Upon Edit | Tim Shanklin | February 12 |
| Expand Email Notification Options | Steffen Trangeled | September 8 |
| Add Activity Message by Responding to Email Notification | Mike Caruso | November 17 |
Languages & Access
The Easy Projects interface and portal supported multiple languages, including English, Russian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Czech, Croatian, Hungarian, Polish, and Hebrew. Registration and login were required to submit tickets or participate in Community discussions.
The Community forum ran on SmarterTrack software, with versions 5.4 and 10.1 referenced across different pages of the portal.