Signing a Form Using Digital ID

Signing a Form Using Digital ID

 

Relevant To: Faculty, Staff

Introduction:

Adobe has a built in digital signature function that can be used via the "Fill and Sign" options when viewing a PDF.

Users must configure their digital ID within Adobe and set a unique password to sign documents digitally.

Setting Up a Digital Signature in Adobe

  • Click the signature field. A digital ID window will pop up.

    Digital ID Window
     
  • If you already have a digital ID configured, it will appear as an option. If you do not have a digital ID, click "Configure New Digital ID".

    Configure Digital ID
     
  • Click the radio button next to "Create New Digital ID" then click continue.

    Select New ID
     
  • Click the radio button next to "Save to File" then click Continue.

    Save to File
     
  • Enter your name and email address in the appropriate fields, then click Continue.

    Enter Name and Email
     
  • Enter a password, then click save. *This password is exclusively for signing PDF files in Adobe, and will not affect your single sign on credentials.

    Enter Password
     
  • Click the radio button next to your newly created digital ID and then click Continue.

    Select New ID
     
  • Enter the password you created and then click Sign.

    Enter password
     
  • You will be prompted to save the file. After saving, you may send this file to others for their signature.

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