Many companies today sign online contracts instead of working with hard-copy documents. If you want to start to get contracts signed online, all you need is one software tool to get the job done quickly and efficiently. There are numerous other benefits of using online contract signing as your go-to method, such as faster turnaround times, the ability to track signing progress, meeting legal and regulatory compliances, and more. In this article, we’ll talk about why businesses need to shift toward signing contracts online, how to get a contract signed online, and other relevant points.
How to Sign Online Contracts with Wondershare SignX
Creating an online signature and adding it to a document is easy when you have the right tool. In this case, it is Wondershare SignX, a professional digital signature request tool with tracking, bulk send, two-factor authentication, email notifications, and other necessary features. The sections below show you how to sign a document, how to send a document for multiple signatories to sign, and how to do a bulk send so several people can sign a document independently. First, create an account on the SignX website to access the tool. Once you’re done with that, you can proceed with one of the processes shown below.
Create a Digital Signature to Sign Online Contracts
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1. When you receive an email request or notification to sign a document, click the link or button in the email. This will take you to a digital signature creation page where you can add a signature using one of these three methods:
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a. Upload: If you have a digital signature stored on your computer, you can upload and use this.
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b. Type: A typed signature will convert your name into a cursive signature with a hand-written font.
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c. Draw: You can use your mouse to digitally draw your signature in the space provided.
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2. Once the signature is generated or uploaded, click on the relevant field in the document to add it there. You can then submit the document using the Submit button.
Note: If you only have to sign a document, you will not need to set up an account.
Send a Document to Others to Sign Online Contracts
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1. Once you have logged into your SignX account, click on the Start Document Signing button in the Documents section of your account.
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2. Click Upload Document to import the contract, agreement, or document file into the program.
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3. Once you see the first page of your document, you can either click Next to proceed or add an access code if you’re a premium account holder. The signer will need to enter this access code to open and sign the document, and it can be sent to them separately for added security.
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4. The next step is to add the signers’ email addresses. You can do this manually or import from a CSV file. You can also set the signing order or sequence in which the signatures need to be collected, and you can add yourself as the first or last signer.
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5. Next, check the subject line and email body to see if you need to make changes or personalize it for the recipients. Premium users can add branding in the form of a company logo, etc. Click Next when you’re ready to proceed to the final step.
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6. You will now need to agree to the terms of use and hit Continue. On the next page, you can drag and drop the relevant fields for each signer. Select the signer on the left panel, drag and drop the fields for them, then proceed to the next signer, and so on. When you’re done, click the Send for Signature button.
The above process can be used if a single document needs multiple signatures by different signers. The signing order gives you the convenience of getting signatures in a sequence without anyone having to wait for their turn. When one signer has added their signature, the next one in the sequence with get their request email. The next section talks about how to bulk send for signatures. This next method can be used if several people have to sign a single document, but separately from each other.
Bulk Send Documents and Forms for Signatures
The ‘bulk send’ process is similar to the previous one. However, since each copy of the document only requires one signature, there will be no signing order required. The rest of the process is exactly the same as the previous one. The only difference here is that you will receive separate copies of the documents from each of the signers you invite to sign the online contract or document.
Related article about "Bulk Send": How Does the SignX Bulk Send Feature Work?
How Can You Benefit from Wondershare SignX?
Wondershare SignX offers a long list of benefits, some of which are mentioned below:
As you can see, SignX offers a host of reasons why you should sign online contracts rather than rely on outdated methods and tools. Use the Free Trial to test it out for yourself and see how you can become more productive and far more efficient, almost immediately.
