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Overview of SharePoint eSignature

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Through June 2024, you can try out eSignature and other selected Syntex services at no cost if you have pay-as-you-go billing set up. For information and limitations, see Try out Microsoft Syntex and explore its services.

SharePoint eSignature simplifies the process of signing and sharing documents, while providing the security and compliance of Microsoft 365.

With SharePoint eSignature, you can quickly and securely send documents for signature to people both inside and outside of your organization. You also have a digital audit trail, which can be used to verify the authenticity of documents and transactions.

Diagram showing the eSignature process.

Before you begin

SharePoint eSignature uses simple electronic signatures. Determine whether this is appropriate for your needs and then read the SharePoint eSignature terms of service.

Licensing

Before you can use SharePoint eSignature, you must first link your Azure subscription in Syntex pay-as-you-go. SharePoint eSignature is billed based on the type and number of transactions. Before you can enable SharePoint eSignature, an admin must set up SharePoint eSignature in the Microsoft 365 admin center.

External sharing

SharePoint eSignature enables binding agreements between parties by allowing guests access to SharePoint to electronically sign documents. Certain external sharing must be enabled at a tenant or site level to allow this access. For more information, see Set up SharePoint eSignature for external recipients. Consider whether this meets your compliance and security requirements when enabling eSignature.

Release notes

  • Currently, SharePoint eSignature is rolling out to the US market. The feature rolls out to other regions later in 2024.

  • SharePoint eSignature is available for only PDF documents at this time.

  • Support for other electronic signature providers, such as Adobe Acrobat Sign and DocuSign, will be provided in 2024.

  • You'll be able to track your SharePoint eSignature requests using the Approvals app in Microsoft Teams in 2024.


Create a signature request