eSignature requirements
To convert your existing document into a signable document, the following requirements must be met:
- Links have not been created.
- No visits have been made.
- The document is not housed in an existing Space.
- The document is an accepted file type: .pdf, .doc, .docx, .ppt, .pptx, or .key.
Convert an existing document into a signable document
If you want to convert an existing document into one that is signable, make sure it meets the
eSignature requirements before attempting to convert it.
To convert a document into one that is signable:
- Log in to docsend.com.
- Click Content library.
- Click the document you want to convert.
- Click ☑ (more options).
- Click Convert to Signable.
- Click Save.
- Create a link as outlined below.
Upload a signable document
You can also upload a new document as a signable one instead of converting it after uploading.
Follow the steps below:
- Log in to docsend.com.
- Click Content library.
- Click Upload.
- Click Signable Document from the dropdown menu.
- Click Save.
Upload a signable document on mobile
- Log in to docsend.com.
- Tap Content library.
- Tap Upload.
- Tap Signable Document from the dropdown menu.
- Click Save.
Signer roles and custom eSignature fields
Available fields:
- Signer roles (up to 10 per document)
- Signature(s) (required)
- Name
- Email
- Initials
- Company
- Title
- Free form text (255 character limit)
- The Free form text box only supports single line text (no wrapping).
- Links are not supported.
- Date signed
- Note: Dates will default to the international date format, yyyy-mm-dd, until adjusted. Once adjusted, the date field on all future documents will reflect the newly selected format.
Configure signer roles and custom fields on mobile
Once uploaded/converted, you’ll be taken to the eSignature editor to add signer roles and their respective custom fields to your signable document.
- Click Edit Fields.
- Configure your signer roles and custom fields.
- Click Save Fields when complete.
Update signer roles and custom fields
Updating a signable document’s signer roles and custom fields will void any existing signed documents.
Currently, updates to signable documents only support adding additional custom fields and repositioning or resizing current and new custom fields.