How do I send a document for e-signature to multiple people?

Go to E-Sign > Request e-signatures. Enter the email and name for each person. Drag signature fields for each person onto the document. Review and send. Acrobat will manage sending it to everyone.

What is the difference between sequential and parallel signing order?

Type Description When to Use. Sequential Signers receive the document one after another in a specific order. For approvals where one person must sign before the next (e.g., manager then director). Parallel All signers receive the document at the same time and can sign independently. When the order of signatures does not matter (e.g., team members approving a draft).

Why might my e-signature request not be delivered to the recipient?

The recipient's email address might have a typo. Always double-check it. The email from adobesign@adobesign.com could be in their spam folder. Ask them to check there. Their email system might block emails from adobesign@adobesign.com. They may need to add it to a safe sender list.

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How to do it

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Open your document in Adobe Acrobat Pro.
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Select Tools from the top menu.
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Click Request E-signatures.
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In the E-Sign tool menu, select Request E-signatures again if prompted.
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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.
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Ensure the Set signing order toggle is enabled (ON).
NoteIf this toggle is off, all recipients can sign in any order (parallel signing).
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Click and drag recipients to rearrange their order if needed.
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Click Next to continue setting up fields and sending the document.
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Assign signature fields to each recipient as required.
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Click Send to start the signing process in the specified order.
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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)

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Acrobat Pro desktop app

Glossary

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E-signatureA way to sign documents online instead of with a pen.ExampleYou type your name or draw your signature on an online agreement and submit it.

RecipientThe person who receives the document and needs to sign it.ExampleThe recipient opens the email to find the document waiting for their signature.

Signing OrderThe specific sequence in which multiple people must sign a document.ExampleThe Signing Order dictates that the client signs the proposal before the project manager.

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Go to E-Sign > Request e-signatures.
Enter the email and name for each person.
Drag signature fields for each person onto the document.
Review and send. Acrobat will manage sending it to everyone.

Type	Description	When to Use
Sequential	Signers receive the document one after another in a specific order.	For approvals where one person must sign before the next (e.g., manager then director).
Parallel	All signers receive the document at the same time and can sign independently.	When the order of signatures does not matter (e.g., team members approving a draft).

The recipient's email address might have a typo. Always double-check it.
The email from adobesign@adobesign.com could be in their spam folder. Ask them to check there.
Their email system might block emails from adobesign@adobesign.com. They may need to add it to a safe sender list.

The Acrobat Sign API is a tool for developers to connect their own systems with Adobe's e-signature service. It allows you to automatically send documents for signature, track their status, and manage agreements without manual steps in Acrobat. By integrating e-signatures directly into your business applications, you can remove manual hand-offs and speed up the entire approval process, making it much faster and more efficient.

If an attached document is missing a signature field, the recipient will likely not be able to complete the signing process for that specific document. This is a common issue. Always confirm that every attached document has all the necessary signature fields placed on it before you send the request. This prevents delays and ensures a smooth signing experience for everyone.

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