Self-Signing documents in Stiply

This article explains how to use self-signing in Stiply, enabling Stiply users to sign documents automatically for yourself. Self-signing is ideal when you need to sign documents on your own or as part of the signing process.

What is Self-Signing in Stiply?

Self-signing allows Stiply users to sign documents digitally using Stiply. This feature is particularly useful when you need to sign a document but want to save time on your end. If you're the owner of the document and need to sign every document you sent, it saves a lot of time becaues your signature is placed automatically in the document.

Key Benefits of Self-Signing:

  • Efficient Process: Quickly sign documents without needing to upload your signature every time.
  • Secure: Ensures your signature is legally binding and securely recorded.
  • Convenient: Allows you to sign from anywhere, anytime.

How to set up Self-Signing in Stiply

Step 1: Log into Your Stiply Account

  • Go to Stiply's Website and log into your account.
  • Go to your account settings and enable Two-Factor Authentication

Step 2:Set up your User Settings

  • Go to your user settings by clicking on your accountname and select "My Settings".
  • Insert the phone number you want to receive the SMS-code for the two-factor authentication on.

Step 3: Add Your Signature Field

  • On the "My Settings" page you can draw or upload your signature.
  • To save your signature you'll have to fill in your password and save it

Thast's it now you will be able to automatically place your signature in documents you sent using Stiply.

How to Use Self-Signing in Stiply

Step 1: Start a New Sign Request

  • Upload a document in the new sign request section
  • Keep in mind that you won't be able to fill in other fields with self-signing, only the signature field.

Step 2: Set up the Required Signers

  • Make sure you insert yourself as the first signer of the sign request.
  • Change the authentication to "Sign Request Owner".
  • Set up the rest of the signers.

Step 3: Insert Fields into the Document

  • Format the document with the fields you need.
  • If all the necessary fields are in order, continue to the next step.

Step 4: Sent the Sign Request

  • Sent the sign request, when doing this, your Signature will be placed automatically in the selected Signature field.
  • Once the other signers finish the process you'll receive the fully signed document.

Why Use Self-Signing in Stiply?

Self-signing in Stiply offers several advantages for both individuals and businesses:

  • Time-Saving: No need to insert your signature manually, speeding up the document completion process.
  • Legally Binding: Self-signed documents, like all documents in Stiply are legally compliant, ensuring the validity of your signature.
  • Easy and Secure: The self-signing process is simple, quick, and secure, with encryption ensuring the integrity of your signature.