I have the final contract copy and must run a secure approval cycle across supply chain, finance, and legal so this be…
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 For |
|---|---|---|
| SEQUENTIAL | Signers get the document one by one. The next signer only gets it after the previous one signs. | Approvals that must follow a strict chain, like manager then director. |
| PARALLEL | All signers get the document at the same time. They can sign in any order. | Approvals where the order does not matter, like multiple team members. |
It is very important because if a document does not have a signature field, the signer cannot complete their part. This is the main reason why e-signature requests fail. Always check all documents before sending to avoid problems.
The Acrobat Sign API is a tool for developers. It lets computer programs talk to Acrobat Sign directly. This means you can automate sending documents for e-signature from your own systems. For example, you can set up your website to automatically send contracts after a customer buys something. You define the document details and signer information, and the API handles the process of sending and tracking the agreement. This is useful for businesses that send many documents and want to save time.