update docs and announce new Link branding improvements

blog/260217-multi-entity-portal-update.md

@@ -17,19 +17,18 @@ On **February 25, 2026**, we are changing how multi-entity companies are display
 
 We are introducing the following improvements:
 
-- Parent–child hierarchy view enables users to quickly identify the parent company and expand the view to see its subsidiaries. 
-- Enhanced search functionality allows users to search by the parent or child company name. 
+- Parent–child hierarchy view enables users to quickly identify the parent company and expand the view to see its subsidiaries.
+- Enhanced search functionality allows users to search by the parent or child company name.
 - New triple-dot menu contains company management options, such as editing and deletion.
 - Connected software list is displayed when hovering over a company's connection status.
 - Parent deletion confirmation ensures it's no longer possible to accidentally delete a parent company.
 - New set of connection statuses helps determine a company's state at a glance:
-
-    - **No connections:** The company hasn't yet attempted to connect their financial software.
-    - **Linked:** The company has successfully connected their financial software.
-    - **Pending:** The company has started, but not completed connecting their financial software.
-    - **Deauthorized:** The company has revoked your access, or the access expired. The company needs to be reconnected.
-    - **Unlinked:** You have unlinked this company's connection, and data sharing stopped as a result.
-    - **Partial:** The parent company has subsidiaries that are disconnected.
+  - **No connections:** The company hasn't yet attempted to connect their financial software.
+  - **Linked:** The company has successfully connected their financial software.
+  - **Pending:** The company has started, but not completed connecting their financial software.
+  - **Deauthorized:** The company has revoked your access, or the access expired. The company needs to be reconnected.
+  - **Unlinked:** You have unlinked this company's connection, and data sharing stopped as a result.
+  - **Partial:** The parent company has subsidiaries that are disconnected.
 
 These improvements apply to all Portal views that use the company structure, such as **Companies** and **Spend Insights**.
 

blog/260217-spend-insights-portal-update.md

@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ From **February 25, 2026**, you will be able to generate updated reports directl
 
 ## What's new?
 
-We are enhancing the Spend Insights tab of the [Codat Portal](https://app.codat.io) so that you can manage, refresh, and export reports faster and at scale. 
+We are enhancing the Spend Insights tab of the [Codat Portal](https://app.codat.io) so that you can manage, refresh, and export reports faster and at scale.
 
 From **February 25, 2026**, you will be able to generate updated reports directly from the [Spend Insights](https://app.codat.io/spend-insights) tab by following these steps:
 
@@ -23,20 +23,20 @@ From **February 25, 2026**, you will be able to generate updated reports directl
 
 4. Click **Update reports** in the dropdown menu.
 
-5. Track the progress by checking the *Report Status* column. Once updated, the status will change from *Generating* to *Available*. 
+5. Track the progress by checking the _Report Status_ column. Once updated, the status will change from _Generating_ to _Available_.
 
 6. Click the **Download** icon again, then click on the report line item to save it.
 
 ![Improved Spend Insights report generation interface](/img/updates/260217-spend-insights-reports.gif)
 
-We are also centralizing the company creation functionality. To create a new company, navigate to **Companies** in the navigation bar and click **Create company**. 
+We are also centralizing the company creation functionality. To create a new company, navigate to **Companies** in the navigation bar and click **Create company**.
 
 ## Who is this relevant for?
 
 This update is relevant for all [Spend Insights](/spend-insights/overview) clients, helping you leverage your customers' data at enterprise scale.
 
 ## How to get started?
 
-If you are already using our [Spend Insights](/spend-insights/overview) solution, no further action is required. This update will automatically be available to you from **February 25, 2026**. 
+If you are already using our [Spend Insights](/spend-insights/overview) solution, no further action is required. This update will automatically be available to you from **February 25, 2026**.
 
-If you want to start using our [Spend Insights](/spend-insights/overview) solution, reach out to your account manager.
+If you want to start using our [Spend Insights](/spend-insights/overview) solution, reach out to your account manager.

blog/260218-link-branding-updates.md

@@ -0,0 +1,87 @@
+---
+title: "Enhanced company branding in Link"
+date: "2026-02-18"
+tags: ["Product", "Update", "Link"]
+authors: pmckinney
+---
+
+We've expanded Link's branding options, making it easier than ever to deliver a fully branded authorization experience that feels like a native part of your product.
+
+<!--truncate-->
+
+## What's new?
+
+We've added new branding settings that give you greater control over how [Link](/auth-flow/overview) looks and feels to your customers. These updates are designed to help you create a seamless, trusted connection experience that reinforces your brand at every step.
+
+<div
+  style={{
+    display: "flex",
+    gap: "1rem",
+    justifyContent: "center",
+    flexWrap: "wrap",
+  }}
+>
+  <div style={{ textAlign: "center", flex: "1", minWidth: "280px" }}>
+    <img
+      src="/img/auth-flow/unbranded-link.png"
+      alt="Link without any branding applied"
+    />
+    <p>
+      <em>Without branding</em>
+    </p>
+  </div>
+  <div style={{ textAlign: "center", flex: "1", minWidth: "280px" }}>
+    <img
+      src="/img/auth-flow/branded-link.png"
+      alt="Link branded using company logo, color scheme and hero image"
+    />
+    <p>
+      <em>With branding</em>
+    </p>
+  </div>
+</div>
+
+### Company logo on landing page
+
+You can now prominently display the logo from your existing [Branding](/auth-flow/customize/branding) settings on the first connection screen your customers see.
+
+Navigate to **Settings > Auth flow > Link > Onboarding** in the [Codat Portal](https://app.codat.io/settings/link-settings/onboarding) and enable the _Company logo_ setting. You must also have the _Landing page_ toggle enabled.
+
+### Navigation bar
+
+The new _Navigation bar_ setting adds a branded bar to the top of the Link flow using your secondary brand color, reinforcing your identity throughout the entire journey.
+
+Navigate to **Settings > Auth flow > Link > Onboarding** in the [Codat Portal](https://app.codat.io/settings/link-settings/onboarding) to enable this setting.
+
+### Secondary color
+
+You can now set a _Secondary color_, exercising finer control over the look and feel of the connection flow. This color is used by the new [Navigation bar](/updates/260218-link-branding-updates#navigation-bar) element of the Link flow.
+
+Navigate to **Settings > Auth flow > Branding** in the [Codat Portal](https://app.codat.io/settings/branding) to configure this setting.
+
+### Hero image
+
+Add a background to the main content area of Link using the _Hero image_ setting. This lets you set the visual tone of the authorization experience from the moment your customers land on the page.
+
+Navigate to **Settings > Auth flow > Branding** in the [Codat Portal](https://app.codat.io/settings/branding) to configure this setting.
+
+### Why does this matter?
+
+Customizing Link to further match your branding guidelines helps achieve the following outcomes:
+
+- **Increased trust:** Your customers are more likely to connect their financial data when they see familiar branding from the first screen.
+- **Improved conversion:** A cohesive branded interface reduces friction and hesitation during the onboarding flow, helping you convert more customers.
+- **Seamless experience:** These settings work together to create a connection experience that feels like a native part of your product, not a third party tool.
+
+## Who is this relevant for?
+
+This update is relevant for all clients using [Link](/auth-flow/overview) to connect their customers' financial data. It's especially valuable if you are looking to improve conversion rates and deliver a polished onboarding experience.
+
+## How to get started?
+
+The new branding settings are already available in the [Codat Portal](https://app.codat.io):
+
+1. Navigate to **[Settings > Auth flow > Link > Onboarding](https://app.codat.io/settings/link-settings/onboarding)** to enable the _Company logo_ and _Navigation bar_ toggles.
+2. Set your _Company logo_, _Secondary color_, and _Hero image_ in **[Settings > Auth flow > Branding](https://app.codat.io/settings/branding)**.
+
+For more details, see our documentation on [Branding settings](/auth-flow/customize/branding) and [Link settings](/auth-flow/customize/customize-link).

docs/auth-flow/customize/branding.md

@@ -7,9 +7,35 @@ banner_image: "/img/banners/link.png"
 
 ## Overview
 
-Link is a white-labelled solution that can be matched to your company's branding. Go to **[Settings > Auth flow > Branding](https://app.codat.io/settings/branding)** in the [Codat Portal](https://app.codat.io) to tailor Link for a fully custom-branded experience.
-
-The branding settings page autosaves when changes are made. You can adjust the following UI elements:
+Link is a white-labelled solution that can be matched to your company's branding. Go to **[Settings > Auth flow > Branding](https://app.codat.io/settings/branding)** in the [Codat Portal](https://app.codat.io) to tailor Link for a fully custom-branded experience. The branding settings page autosaves when changes are made.
+
+<div
+  style={{
+    display: "flex",
+    gap: "1rem",
+    justifyContent: "center",
+    flexWrap: "wrap",
+  }}
+>
+  <div style={{ textAlign: "center", flex: "1", minWidth: "280px" }}>
+    <img
+      src="/img/auth-flow/unbranded-link.png"
+      alt="Link without any branding applied"
+    />
+    <p>
+      <em>Without branding</em>
+    </p>
+  </div>
+  <div style={{ textAlign: "center", flex: "1", minWidth: "280px" }}>
+    <img
+      src="/img/auth-flow/branded-link.png"
+      alt="Link branded using company logo, color scheme and hero image"
+    />
+    <p>
+      <em>With branding</em>
+    </p>
+  </div>
+</div>
 
 ### Company name
 
@@ -35,14 +61,33 @@ Icon requirements:
 - Files should not exceed 500KB.
 - Recommended dimensions: 32px x 32px.
 
+### Hero image
+
+This image is displayed as a background in Link, appearing behind the main content area.
+
+Hero image requirements:
+
+- Use PNG, JPG, or JPEG file formats.
+- Files should not exceed 10MB.
+- Recommended dimensions: 1920px x 1080px.
+
 ### Primary color
 
 You can set your brand's primary color to define the color of buttons and other elements within the Link Flow. We recommend using a dark primary color, because light colors may cause accessibility issues.
 
-<img
-  src="/img/old/1cef143-branding.PNG"
-  alt="Branding settings screen with company name, logo, icon, and color picker displayed"
-/>
+### Secondary color
+
+You can set your brand's secondary color, which is used for the navigation bar in Link. The navigation bar can be enabled in [Link settings](/auth-flow/customize/customize-link#navigation-bar).
+
+<div style={{ textAlign: "center" }}>
+  <img
+    src="/img/auth-flow/branding.png"
+    alt="Branding settings screen with company name, logo, icon, hero image and color picker displayed"
+  />
+  <p>
+    <em>Branding settings in the Codat Portal</em>
+  </p>
+</div>
 
 ---
 

docs/auth-flow/customize/customize-link.md

@@ -64,11 +64,9 @@ Let your users know that some integrations are not optimized or will not connect
 
 Toggle whether the _Secured by Codat_ logo is shown on your authorization flow.
 
-#### Restart journey
+#### Navigation bar
 
-Allow your customers to restart the linking process for accounting software in case their first connection attempt fails. Enabling this setting will add a "Try again" button to the connection error page.
-
-It's possible to restart the linking process for commerce and banking platforms by default and no additional settings are required.
+Toggle whether a navigation bar is displayed at the top of the Link flow. The bar color uses the secondary brand color you set in [Branding settings](/auth-flow/customize/branding#secondary-color).
 
 #### Landing page