Signing a Form Using Digital ID

Relevant to: faculty and staff

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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

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


 
2. 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".
   
   


 
3. Click the radio button next to "Create New Digital ID" then click Continue.
   
   


 
4. Click the radio button next to "Save to File" then click Continue.
   
   


 
5. Enter your name and email address in the appropriate fields, then click Continue.
   
   


 
6. 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.
   
   


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


 
8. Enter the password you created and then click Sign.
   
   


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