In this blog post, we’ll delve into the concept of embedded signing and explore how BoldSign can enhance the document signing experience within your application.
What Is Embedded Signing?
In BoldSign, embedded signing is the process of loading a document within your application and allowing the users of your application to sign it there. So, the entire document signing process will happen within your application.
Benefits of Embedded Signing
It is much more convenient for users to be able to sign documents from within the application they are already using, rather than having to switch to a separate e-signature application. This can save them time and effort.
When users sign documents from within their applications, they can be confident that the documents are being signed securely. This is because the applications are typically integrated with e-signature providers that use industry-standard security protocols.
How to Embed a Document in Your App
With BoldSign API, you can implement the embedded document signing experience by following the below simple steps.
1. Send Document for Signing
Initiate the process by sending the document to the designated signer. You can send document using the send API in return you will get a document ID.
Note: Please note that if you expect the signers to sign the document within your application, then you can disable the emails which the signers receive from BoldSign to sign the document.
curl -X 'POST' \ 'https://api.boldsign.com/v1/document/send' \
-H 'accept: application/json' \
-H 'X-API-KEY: {your API key}' \
-H 'Content-Type: multipart/form-data' \
-F 'DisableEmails=true' \
-F 'Message=' \
-F 'Signers={
"name": "Hanky",
"emailAddress": "[email protected]",
"signerType": "Signer",
"formFields": [
{
"id": "string",
"name": "string",
"fieldType": "Signature",
"pageNumber": 1,
"bounds": {
"x": 50,
"y": 50,
"width": 125,
"height": 30
},
"isRequired": true
}
],
"locale": "EN"
}' \
-F 'Files=@{your file}' \
-F 'Title=Contract Form' \
2. Generate Embedded Signing URL
Utilize the obtained document ID and signer email address to generate the embedded signing link using the Get Embedded Signing Link API. This link is a crucial component in embedding the signing process within your application.
curl -X GET ' https://api.boldsign.com/v1/document/getEmbeddedSignLink?documentId=17882g56-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-ce5737751234&signerEmail=alexgayle@cubeflakes.com'\
-H 'X-API-KEY: {use your API-KEY here}'
3. Integrate the Link in Your Application
Seamlessly integrate the generated signing link into your application’s interface using an iFrame element. This approach empowers users to sign the document directly within your app, enhancing their overall experience.
<iframe src="https://app.boldsign.com/document/sign/?documentId=17882f5a-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-ce5737756339s_dyU07s_hkU07;dfeab145-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-d705b85823c8" style="width:100%;height:100%"/>
Alternatively, you can choose to redirect users to the signing link to complete the signing process and then redirect them to your application by giving a redirect URL.
curl -X GET ' https://api.boldsign.com/v1/document/getEmbeddedSignLink?documentId=17882g56-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-ce5737751234&signerEmail=alexgayle@cubeflakes.com&redirectUrl=https://www.syncfusion.com'
-H 'X-API-KEY: {use your API-KEY here}'
Conclusion
By integrating the document signing process within your application, BoldSign redefines how users interact with and execute signatures. Your feedback is invaluable to us. Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below. If you have questions, suggestions, or want to explore more about what BoldSign has to offer, our support team is here to assist you. Schedule a demo or reach out through our support portal—we’re committed to helping you unlock the full potential of document signing within your application.
