# Public Guides no longer requires users to sign in to validate EDI files

> Previously, EDI Inspector required users to sign in to validate EDI files. We've removed this step to make it easier for you to onboard partners.

Published Nov 10, 2022

Product: EDI platform

Public Guides is a radically new and improved way to share EDI specifications and speed up trading partner onboarding. A public guide is a live, interactive web page that is accessible by anyone with a link. Links can be shared directly with trading partners or included in an EDI portal – they provide the same information as a traditional PDF guide, but allow users to instantly validate and troubleshoot EDI files right in the browser using the EDI Inspector.

Previously, EDI Inspector required users to sign in to validate EDI files. We now removed this authentication step to make it easier for your trading partners to onboard with you. Trading partners can still optionally sign up for a Stedi account to access valuable EDI resources, including full-fledged [EDI Reference](https://www.stedi.com/edi) and [public EDI Inspector](https://www.stedi.com/edi/inspector). [Build your public guide](https://portal.stedi.com/app/guides) today.