How to Use DocuSign
To use DocuSign effectively, follow these steps:
Flow 1: Set Up DocuSign
- Go to the DocuSign website and click 'Log in'.
- Click 'Sign Up for Free'.
- Enter your email in the empty field and check the box to agree in receiving marketing communications.
- Click 'Get Started'.
- Provide your information and click 'Next'.
- Enter the code that was sent to your email and click 'Next'.
- Set your password for your account and click 'Next'.
- Personalize your account by adding which industry you belong and provide a reason for signing up. Click 'Save' to finish set-up your account.
- Once you have completed these steps, you are ready to start using DocuSign to send, sign, and manage your documents.
Flow 2: Sending a Document for Signature
- To send a document, click 'Start'.
- Click 'Upload' and select the document you want to send for signing. You can upload files from your computer or cloud storage services.
- Enter the email addresses of the people who need to sign the document.
- You can add multiple recipients and set the signing order if needed by clicking '+Add recipient'.
- You can add a subject and a message for the recipients.
- Click 'Next' to enter the document editor.
- Drag and drop the necessary fields like signature, date, initials onto the document for each recipient.
- Click 'Preview' to review your document set up.
- Once you are satisfied with your preview document.
- Click 'Send' to distribute it for signing.
- Recipients will receive an email with a link to review and sign the document.
Flow 3: Signing a Document
- The recipient will receive an email from DocuSign with a link to the document. Click on it.
- Click 'Review Document'.
- Click 'Continue'.
- Read through the document to ensure all information is correct.
- Click on the 'Start' button to begin the signing process.
- Click on the required fields to sign the document.
- Click 'Adopt and Sign'.
- Once all required fields are completed, click 'Finish'.
- By following these steps, you can easily sign any document in DocuSign.
Flow 4: Managing Documents and Templates
- Click on the 'Agreements' tab in the top navigation bar to view your documents.
- Documents are categorized by status. Click 'Status' to view documents history and details.
- Click the document and open it.
- By clicking 'More' you can now manage each document the way you want to.
- You can also download your document by clicking the 'Download' button.
- Click 'Print' to print signed documents for your record.
- Click on 'Templates' in the top menu.
- Select 'Create a Tempate'.
- Add a name and description for your template.
- Upload the document you want to use as a template by clicking 'Upload'.
- Define roles such as signer or approver and add recipients.
- Click 'Next' to add fields to your template.
- Place the necessary fields on the document.
- Once you're done, click 'Save and Close' to store your template for future use.
- By following these steps, you can effectively use DocuSign to send, sign, and manage documents electronically.