Sending for Signature
Once your contract is ready, send it to all signees for their electronic signatures.
How to Send
Follow these steps to send the contract for signatures:
- Open the contract from the project's Contracts section
- Review signees listed at the top of the contract
- Click "Send for Signature" button
- Verify email addresses for all signees are correct
- Customize message (optional) to add context or instructions
- Click "Send" to deliver emails immediately
What Customers Receive
Each signee receives a personalized email containing:
- Greeting with their name
- Your custom message (if added)
- "View & Sign Contract" button linking to the document
- Company branding and contact information
The link is unique to each signee and tracks their specific signature.
How the Signing Link Works
When customers click the "View & Sign Contract" button, they're automatically signed in via a magic link to view and sign their contract. Understanding how this works helps you support customers who have questions.
How Links and Sessions Work
Each signing link creates a 30-day session on the customer's device:
- The first time a customer clicks the link, they're signed in and a session cookie is set
- On the same device/browser, they can return to the portal anytime during those 30 days without needing a new link
- The link can be reused multiple times within its 7-day expiration window — clicking it again creates a new session
- Links expire after 7 days
Accessing the Contract on Multiple Devices
Customers can easily access their contract from any device at any time by requesting a new link:
- Customer goes to the portal login page
- Customer enters their email address
- Customer receives a new signing link instantly
- Customer clicks the link → signed in on the new device
There's no limit to how many links a customer can request (except a rate limit of 3 per hour for security). Encourage customers to simply request a new link whenever they need access from a different device.
Tip: Once signed in on a device, the session lasts 30 days. Customers can bookmark the portal and return without needing a new link, as long as they use the same device/browser.
What Customers See When a Link is Invalid
If a customer clicks an expired link, they see:
"Invalid or expired portal link. Enter your email address to receive a new one."
They simply enter their email address and receive a fresh link immediately—this is the normal way to access from a new device.
Getting a New Link
Customers can get a new link anytime through two methods:
- Self-service (recommended): Customer enters their email on the portal login page to receive an instant link
- Resend from contract: You can click the Resend button next to the signee's name to send a fresh email
All previously sent links remain valid until they expire — generating a new link does not invalidate older ones.