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How-to guides overview

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How-to guides overview

The how-to guides in this section demonstrate common Docusign eSignature functionality and how you can implement it into your own apps.

All API how-to guides assume you are developing with a Docusign developer account. A developer account is not specific to the eSignature REST API. If you have a developer account that you are using with our eSignature REST API, it will also work with other Docusign APIs. If you need to create a free developer account, select Developer Account from the menu at the top-right of the page, then Create Account or use the button below.

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The eSignature REST API how-to categories and guides are listed below:

Requesting a signature

The following how-to guides demonstrate common scenarios for requesting a signature:

How-to guideCode example source
How to request a signature by emailBash, C#, Java, Node.js, PHP, PowerShell, Python, Ruby
How to request a signature by email using a templateBash, C#, Java, Node.js, PHP, PowerShell, Python, Ruby
How to request a signature by email with document generationBash, C#, Java, Node.js, PHP, Powershell, Python, Ruby
How to request a signature by multiple delivery methodsBash, C#, Java, Node.js, PHP, PowerShell, Python, Ruby
How to request a signature by SMS or WhatsApp deliveryBash, C#, Java, Node.js, PHP, PowerShell, Python, Ruby
How to request a signature by email using CORSCodePen
How to request a signature through your CORS-enabled browser appCodePen
How to request a signature through your appBash, C#, Java, Node.js, PHP, PowerShell, Python, Ruby
How to request a signature using a composite templateBash, C#, Java, Node.js, PHP, PowerShell, Python, Ruby
How to request a signature through your app (embedded signing) with a CFR Part 11 accountBash, C#, Java, Node.js, PHP, PowerShell, Python, Ruby
How to send an envelope to an In Person SignerBash, C#, Java, Node.js, PHP, PowerShell, Python, Ruby
How to send a request for paymentBash, C#, Java, Node.js, PHP, PowerShell, Python, Ruby
How to request a signature using focused viewC#, Java, Node.js, PHP, Python

Working with envelopes and templates

The following how-to guides demonstrate common scenarios for working with envelopes and templates:

Working with advanced recipient routing

The following how-to guides demonstrate common scenarios for advanced recipient routing (ARR):

Working with documents

The following how-to guides demonstrate common scenarios for working with documents:

Working with tabs

The following how-to guides demonstrate common scenarios for working with tabs:

Working with brands

The following how-to guides demonstrate common scenarios for working with brands:

Working with permissions

The following how-to guides demonstrate common scenarios for working with permissions:

Implementing multi-factor recipient (signer) authentication

The following how-to guides demonstrate common scenarios for implementing multi-factor recipient authentication:

Next steps

  • See Go-Live to find the base path for API calls in the production environment.
  • Learn about Quickstart and how you can use it to quickly set up and run eSignature REST API code examples.
  • Learn about Code example launchers and how you can use them to see all available eSignature REST API code examples.