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eSign documents and collect signatures

Easily fill, edit, and sign your PDF documents in a single application, on any device.
Type, draw, or use a signature converter to create an eSignature from a picture of your handwritten autograph.
Create fillable PDFs and send them for signature to one or multiple recipients.
Set signer roles and customize a signing order.

Get visibility into the signing process

Receive instant alerts once signatures are in place.
Specify CC’d recipients and set actions upon document completion.
Monitor changes in your documents with audit trails.

Speed up your approval workflows

Send documents for signature faster by sharing them via short links.
Simplify data and signature collection by posting fillable PDF forms online.
Collect payments along with signed documents.

Showcase your branding when requesting signatures

Display your logo on signature invites, user notifications, and in the eSignature editor.
Customize an email message for your eSignature invites.
Redirect signers to your website once they complete your document.

Maintain industry-leading security and compliance

Authenticate signers via a password.
Make your document workflows compliant with industry-specific regulations, including HIPAA.
Secure the authenticity of a document with a unique ID.
Set an expiration date for your document.

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Save a signed, printable document on your device in the format you need or share it via email, a link, or SMS. You can also instantly export the document to the cloud.

The benefits of electronic signatures

Bid farewell to pens, printers, and paper forms.
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Efficiency

Enjoy quick document signing and sending and reclaim hours spent on paperwork.
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Sign documents from anywhere in the world. Speed up business transactions and close deals even while on the go.
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Cost savings

Eliminate the need for paper, printing, scanning, and postage to significantly cut your operational costs.
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Security

Protect your transactions with advanced encryption and audit trails. Electronic signatures ensure a higher level of security than traditional signatures.
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Legality

Electronic signatures are legally recognized in most countries around the world, providing the same legal standing as a handwritten signature.
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Sustainability

By eliminating the need for paper, electronic signatures contribute to environmental sustainability.

Enjoy straightforward eSignature workflows without compromising data security

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Secure Approve Certificate Feature

The Secure Approve Certificate feature provides businesses with a reliable way to enhance their approval processes. This feature ensures that approvals are both secure and efficient, giving you peace of mind.

Key Features

End-to-end encryption for added security
User-friendly interface for easy navigation
Real-time notifications for swift approvals
Customizable approval workflows to fit your needs
Comprehensive audit trails for accountability

Potential Use Cases and Benefits

Streamlining contract approvals in legal departments
Facilitating project approvals in project management teams
Enhancing financial transactions requiring multiple approvals
Securing data access approvals for sensitive information
Managing vendor contracts with added security measures

You face challenges when it comes to secure and efficient approval processes. The Secure Approve Certificate feature addresses these issues by providing a streamlined approach. You can trust that every approval is secure, reducing the risk of unauthorized access. This feature not only enhances security, but it also improves the efficiency of your operations. As a result, you can focus on your core business activities, while we take care of your approval needs.

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Ask the vendor for it. You can ask for the Root CA certificate, so you can authorize all the servers you need at once. Use a web browser to get the certificate. Access a web page on the server with HTTPS. Then use the web browser options to export the certificate to a . Cer file.
Select User Configuration, Windows Settings, Security Settings, Public Key Policies, Enterprise Trust. Right-click Enterprise Trust, and select New, Certificate Trust List, as the Screen shows. When the Certificate Trust List Wizard, which the Screen shows, starts, click Next.
A Root SSL certificate is a certificate issued by a trusted certificate authority (CA). In the SSL ecosystem, anyone can generate a signing key and sign a new certificate with that signature. A trusted certificate authority is an entity that has been entitled to verify that someone is effectively who it declares to be.
Ask the vendor for it. You can ask for the Root CA certificate, so you can authorize all the servers you need at once. Use a web browser to get the certificate. Access a web page on the server with HTTPS. Then use the web browser options to export the certificate to a . Cer file.
A trusted root certificate is the cornerstone of authentication and security in software and on the Internet. They're issued by a certified authority (CA) and, essentially, verify that the software/website owner is who they say they are.
A Root CA is a Certificate Authority that owns one or more trusted roots. That means that they have roots in the trust stores of the major browsers. Intermediate CA's or Sub CA's are Certificate Authorities that issue off an intermediate root.
In cryptography and computer security, a root certificate is a public key certificate that identifies a root certificate authority (CA). Such a certificate is called an intermediate certificate or subordinate CA certificate.
The most common cause of a “certificate not trusted” error is that the certificate installation was not properly completed on the server (or servers) hosting the site. Use our SSL Certificate tester to check for this issue. In the tester, an incomplete installation shows one certificate file and a broken red chain.

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