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What is a certificate-based signature?
Similar to a traditional handwritten signature, a certificate-based signature verifies the identity of the document signer. However, unlike a handwritten signature, a certificate-based one is highly secure due to its encryption, making it exceptionally challenging to replicate since it incorporates distinctive encrypted data belonging to the signer.
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2. How to add a certificate-based signature to a PDF?
Adding a certificate-based signature to a PDF is straightforward with PDFelement. Open the document in PDFelement, navigate to "Protect" > "Sign Document," and follow the instructions to generate a Digital ID, customize the signature's appearance, and apply it to the document. Then, you can click on the signature and choose "Signature Properties" > "Show Certificate" to view the certificate details.
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How do I send a PDF that needs to be signed?
Sending a PDF for signature is hassle-free with PDFelement. Just access the "Protect" > "Request eSign" option, specify the recipients, add signing fields and dispatch it for secure e-signature collection.
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How do I gather signatures in PDF?
Effortlessly gather signatures within your PDF using PDFelement's "Protect" > "Request eSign" feature. Add recipients' emails, create interactive signature fields, distribute the document to signers, and observe as they electronically apply their signatures. Streamline your signature collection process with ease.
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How do I request signatures in bulk?
To request signatures from multiple recipients at once, leverage PDFelement's bulk sending feature. Upload your PDF, navigate to "Protect" > "Request eSign", input signer email addresses, and accelerate the signing process with just one click.