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How to sign documents using DocuSign

This guide will walk you through signing your own documents using DocuSign. You can create a free account for this here.


Desktop

  1. Click “Start”

  1. Click “upload”, then “desktop” and select the file you want to sign

  1. Check the box for (1) “I am the only signer” then (2) click “Sign”

  1. On the left select what you need, then place it where you want on your document

If this is your first time signing something you will be asked to pick a signature style when placing down your first signature.


  1. When you are done, click Finish in the top right
  2. Click “No Thanks” to close out of the window

  1. Now you can click “Download” on your file to save a copy of it to your computer

Mobile App

  1. Click the blue and white plus at the bottom of the screen then select “Sign Document”

  1. Select where you have your document(s) then add them

  1. Once you have your file(s) added, click “Next”

  1. Add your signature and other elements at the bottom of the screen then click “Next”

  1. Click “Finish Signing”
  2. Now select your document

  1. Here you can view and share your document
Updated on March 21, 2025

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