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How to sign a contract online (e-signature)

Court-enforceable signatures via eIDAS / ESIGN / UETA. 30 seconds per signer.

30 seconds per signer·5 steps

Before you start

Prerequisites.

An email invitation from an e-signature tool (DocuSign, Dataroom, Adobe Sign, etc.).

Step by step

Walk through it.

1
Open the email link
Click the 'Review and sign' link in your email. You're taken to the document viewer in your browser — no account or app install needed.
2
Review the document
Scroll through. The tool highlights fields you need to fill (signature, initial, date, optional text).
3
Apply your signature
Click each field. Type your name (auto-styles as a signature), draw with your mouse / touchscreen, or upload an image of your signature.
4
Confirm and submit
Review what you've signed. Click Submit. The document is locked, hashed, and the certificate is generated.
5
Receive the signed copy
You receive an email with the signed PDF and the certificate of completion (your name, email, IP, device, consent timestamp, document hash).

Tips

Things experienced teams do.

Verify the sender's email matches who you expect — phishing scams sometimes spoof e-sign emails.
Read the document before signing. The certificate captures what you consented to, so disputes are about what was in the doc, not whether you signed.
If you need to sign with an ID-verified signature (qualified electronic signature under eIDAS), the sender can request that mode.

FAQ

Common questions.

Is signing online legally binding?

Yes, in most jurisdictions. eIDAS (EU), ESIGN and UETA (US), and similar frameworks elsewhere recognize properly-implemented e-signatures as legally binding.

Do I need an account to sign?

No. Standard e-sign flows use a magic link — click, sign in your browser, done. No account or app required.

Can I sign on my phone?

Yes. Modern e-signature tools are mobile-first; the viewer and signature flow work in mobile Safari and Chrome.

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