Use electronic signatures to streamline workflows—all in one place

There are many benefits to signing documents online using Dropbox. And while you can use Dropbox and eSign tools individually, using them together streamlines your workflow even more. Because you already store your important documents in Dropbox, you can send them to eSign right from your Dropbox account, save signed copies, and manage all your folders and files in one place. You can also control who has access to specific files, organize documents, track to-dos, and keep your whole team in sync.

On your desktop, open your Dropbox account, then click on a document you’d like to send for eSignature. Click on the “Open with” drop down menu, and select Dropbox Sign.

On your iPhone or iPad, just open your Dropbox mobile app. Navigate to a PDF file and tap to open the preview, then tap the edit icon. Finally, tap Add Text or Signature.

Essentially, there is no legal difference*. An electronic signature is just as legally binding as a handwritten signature. The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN) was passed into law by Congress in 2000 to ensure the validity and legal effect of contracts that are entered into electronically.

*eSignature laws vary by jurisdiction and may not be valid everywhere.

It’s easy to enable Dropbox Sign in Dropbox and yes, it is included in all Dropbox plans. First, open your Dropbox account, then select the document you’d like to send for electronic signature. Next, click on the More dropdown menu to the right of your file name and choose Send for Signature. Then, add drag-and-drop fields, and click Send to take advantage of your free unlimited self-signing and three eSignature requests per month. When you send or receive documents for eSignature, they’ll sync back with your Dropbox account.

While you can use Dropbox and eSignature tools individually, using them together streamlines your workflow. Because you already store your important documents in Dropbox, you can send them for eSignature right from your Dropbox account, save signed copies, and manage all your folders and files in one place. You can also control who has access to specific files, organize documents, track to-dos, and keep your whole team in sync.