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Open your PDF document in Adobe Acrobat.
Select E-Sign from the left pane.
Click Request e-signatures.
Select Recipients field.
Enter the first recipient’s email address.
Select the plus (+) icon next to the recipient field.
Choose Add recipient.
Enter the next recipient’s email address.
Repeat steps 6–8 for each additional recipient.
Optionally, select Add yourself if you need to sign the document.
Optionally, select Add CC to include someone who will receive a copy but not sign.
Click Next to proceed to assigning fields and sending.
| Signing Order | Description | Best Use |
|---|---|---|
| Sequential | Signers receive the document one after another in a set order. | For approvals where one person must sign before the next, like a chain of command. |
| Parallel | All signers receive the document at the same time. | When the order of signatures does not matter, and everyone can sign at once. |
Adding authentication, like an email or SMS code, makes sure only the correct person can sign the document. This is very important for high-value agreements to protect against fraud. You can set this option when you prepare the document for signing, usually found in the security settings for each recipient.
The Acrobat Sign API is a tool for developers to connect other software with Acrobat's e-signature features. It helps automate sending many e-signature requests without doing each one by hand. You can program your system to send agreements, track their status, and manage signers automatically, saving a lot of time for large-scale operations.