How do I make sure each person gets the document to approve and sign in the right order using Request E-signature?

When entering signers, choose SEQUENTIAL routing. List the signers in the order you want them to sign. Check the order before sending to make sure it matches your approval process.

What is the difference between SEQUENTIAL and PARALLEL routing in Request E-signature, and when should I use each?

Routing Type How It Works When To Use. SEQUENTIAL Each signer gets the document after the previous person signs. Use for approvals that must go step by step, like manager then director. PARALLEL All signers get the document at the same time. Use when order does not matter, like three team members signing together.

Why do some e-signature requests not reach the recipient when using Request E-signature?

The recipient's email was typed wrong. A signature field was missing for one of the documents. The email from adobesign@adobesign.com was blocked or sent to spam by the recipient's email system. The sender's profile name was left blank, causing some email systems to reject the message.

If my document has more than one file attached, what should I check before sending for approval with Request E-signature?

Make sure every file that needs a signature has a signature field added for each signer. Double-check the order of the files and the signers. Review all attached files to confirm nothing is missing or blank.

Why is it important to allowlist adobesign@adobesign.com when using Request E-signature for approvals?

Allowlisting adobesign@adobesign.com in your organization's email system helps make sure that e-signature requests are delivered to recipients and do not go to their spam or junk folders. This is important because if the request email is blocked or lost, the signer will not receive the document to review or approve, which can delay your workflow.

Create or Edit Your Saved Signature in Adobe Acrobat — AI Prompts

AI prompts

3 ways to ask · copy any one

AExecute — “help me do it”Help me create or change my saved signature in Acrobat…+

Help me create or change my saved signature in [Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Sign] for [my document/contract/other use].

when the reply comes backWant to add your signature to a document now?

BImprove — “do it better”Can you improve how my digital signature looks…+

Can you improve how my digital signature looks in [Adobe Acrobat/Acrobat Sign] so it appears more like my real handwriting?

when the reply comes backWould you like tips for making your digital signature look real?

CDecide — “help me choose”Should I type, draw, or upload my signature…+

Should I type, draw, or upload my signature in [Adobe Acrobat/Acrobat Sign]? What’s best for [my situation]?

when the reply comes backNeed help picking the best way to sign for your case?

How to do it

the tool · the steps · what to avoid

1
Open your PDF document in Adobe Acrobat.
2
Click the Sign icon in the toolbar.
3
Select Fill & Sign from the options.
4
Click Add signature.
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Choose to Type, Draw, or Image to create your signature.
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Enter, draw, or upload your signature as preferred.
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Click Apply to save your signature.
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To update or replace your saved signature, repeat steps 2–7. Acrobat will prompt you to replace your existing saved signature.
NoteOnly one saved signature can be stored at a time. Adding a new one replaces the previous.
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Click on your signature to place it in the document, if desired.
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Save your document.
Best practiceIf you use both Acrobat desktop and Acrobat Sign web, signatures saved in one may not sync to the other. Always check which environment you are in before expecting your saved signature to appear.

In the appWith the API

Acrobat desktop and Acrobat Reader

Glossary

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SignatureYour name written in a special way to show you agree or approve.ExampleHer distinctive signature on the artwork proved its authenticity and origin.

Adobe AcrobatA program used to view and edit PDF files.ExampleYou use Adobe Acrobat to open and read the instruction manual.

Saved SignatureA signature you have stored in Adobe Acrobat to use again later.ExampleYou quickly sign a new contract by applying your pre-stored signature from the 'Saved Signature' options.

The real tasks

all 3, listed here

Send a new agreement using a custom send workflow

We agreed terms in principle but I don't know the best approval order before sending to the client.

Prepare a one‑page budget change summary and route it to the project sponsor for an approval decision.

FAQ

about this task

To make a digital signature, you can use tools in Adobe Acrobat to type, draw, or upload a picture of your real signature, which you can then save and use on documents.

Saving your signature in Acrobat lets you sign documents quickly and easily without needing to print, sign by hand, and scan them back in.

Drawing your signature lets you use your mouse or finger to write it out, which can look more like your real signature, while typing just uses a font to show your name.

Yes, you can delete your old signature and create a new one anytime if your signature changes or you want it to look different.

Yes, digital signatures made in Acrobat are usually accepted as legal for most documents, but you should check if your school, job, or country has special rules.

Create or Edit Your Saved Signature

When to use it

AI prompts

How to do it

Glossary

The real tasks

Who does this

FAQ

Sources

Adobe help

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When it fails