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Open your document in Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Select Tools from the top menu.
Click Request E-signatures.
In the E-Sign tool menu, select Request E-signatures again if prompted.
Under Add Recipients, enter the email addresses of all signers in the order you want them to sign.
CautionRecipients will be notified and able to sign only in the order listed.
Ensure the Set signing order toggle is enabled (ON).
NoteIf this toggle is off, all recipients can sign in any order (parallel signing).
Click and drag recipients to rearrange their order if needed.
Click Next to continue setting up fields and sending the document.
Assign signature fields to each recipient as required.
Click Send to start the signing process in the specified order.
Best practiceIf you need multiple people to sign at the same step (e.g., a group), use 'recipient groups'—this allows any one member of the group to sign at their turn. (Adobe Sign user guide)
Acrobat Pro desktop app
| Signing Order Type | When to Use | How it Works |
|---|---|---|
| Sequential | For hierarchical approvals, like manager then director. | Signers receive the document one after another, in a set order. |
| Parallel | When the order of signatures does not matter. | All signers receive the document at the same time and can sign independently. |
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 or sensitive documents. It adds an extra layer of security and confirms the signer's identity, making the e-signature more trustworthy and legally sound.
The Acrobat Sign API is a way for other computer programs to talk to Acrobat Sign. It lets you automate sending documents for e-signature, track their status, and manage agreements without manually using the Acrobat application. This is useful for businesses that want to integrate e-signatures directly into their own systems or workflows, saving time and reducing manual steps for large volumes of documents.