Signing Process
When you send a contract, signers receive an email with a secure link. They review the document, complete their fields, and sign electronically.
What Signers Receive
Signers get an email like this:
Subject: Please sign: Service Agreement
You've been requested to sign a contract from [Your Company].
Document: Service Agreement
From: Jane Doe
[Review & Sign]
Clicking the button opens the contract in their browser.
Signing Steps
- Open the link - Secure access, no account required
- Review the document - Read through the entire contract
- Complete fields - Fill in any required information
- Sign - Draw, type, or upload a signature
- Submit - Confirm and complete
Signature Options
Signers can create their signature by:
- Drawing - Use mouse or finger to draw
- Typing - Type name, rendered in signature font
- Upload - Upload an image of their signature
All methods are legally valid electronic signatures.
Field Types Signers May See
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Signature | Full signature capture |
| Initials | Short initials field |
| Date | Date picker or auto-filled |
| Text | Free text input |
| Checkbox | Confirmation checkboxes |
Mobile Signing
The signing interface works on phones and tablets. Signers can complete contracts from anywhere without installing an app.
After Signing
When a signer completes their signature:
- They see a confirmation screen
- They receive an email confirmation
- The next signer is notified (if sequential)
- You're notified of the progress
When All Parties Sign
Once everyone has signed:
- The contract status changes to Completed
- A final PDF is generated with all signatures
- All parties receive a copy via email
- The audit trail is finalized
Audit Trail
Every action is logged: when the contract was viewed, when fields were completed, IP addresses, and timestamps. This provides legal proof of the signing process.
Reminders
If a signer hasn't completed:
- Automatic reminders can be configured
- You can manually send reminders from the dashboard
- Signers can request the link be resent
Troubleshooting
Signer didn't receive email?
- Check spam/junk folder
- Verify email address is correct
- Resend from the contract details page
Can't complete signature?
- Try a different browser
- Clear browser cache
- Use the mobile device instead
Next Steps
- Creating Templates - Build reusable templates