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Open your PDF document in Adobe Acrobat.
Click All Tools in the left pane.
Select Request e-signatures from the tools list.
In the Request signatures window, add the email addresses of the people who need to sign.
Click Specify where to sign (or similar) to place signature fields as needed.
Click Send to send the document for signature.
Monitor the status of your document in the Home or Manage tab.
Best practiceRecipients do not need an Adobe account to sign; they can sign via the email link in any browser.
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| Signing Order Type | How it Works | Best Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| SEQUENTIAL | Signers receive the document one after another in a specific order. Person A signs, then Person B, then Person C. | For approvals where one person's signature is needed before the next, like a manager approving before a director. |
| PARALLEL | All signers receive the document at the same time. They can sign in any order. | When the order of signatures does not matter, such as getting signatures from multiple team members on a general agreement. |
Adding authentication, such as an SMS code or email code, for high-value agreements makes the signing process more secure. It confirms the signer's identity, ensuring that only the correct person can access and sign the document. This extra step helps protect sensitive agreements from unauthorized access and increases the legal validity of the signature, giving you more confidence in the transaction.
If you send multiple documents for e-signature but forget to add a signature field to one of them, the recipient will likely report that 'it didn't work'. They might not see where to sign on the missing document, causing confusion and delays. Always check that every single attached document has the necessary signature fields before you send the request.
The Acrobat Sign API is a tool for developers that allows computer programs to automatically send and manage documents for e-signature. Instead of manually clicking through steps in the Acrobat application, businesses can integrate this API into their own systems. This means they can automatically send many agreements, track their status, and receive signed documents back without human involvement for each step. It is especially useful for companies that need to process a large volume of signatures regularly, saving time and reducing manual effort.