{"id":8572,"date":"2023-07-24T12:58:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T12:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/signdesk.com\/in\/?p=8572"},"modified":"2025-09-18T03:39:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T09:09:47","slug":"how-to-sign-pdf-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/how-to-sign-pdf-online","title":{"rendered":"Step-by-Step Guide: How to Sign PDF Online"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>Why should Businesses Sign PDF Online?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Signing PDF documents online has become a convenient and efficient way to handle paperwork in the digital age.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Streamlined eSigning tools can instantly sign PDF online for free, eliminating the requirement for printing, scanning, and physically mailing documents. The remote collaboration for <span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>free eSign PDF online<\/strong><\/span> allows multiple parties to sign PDF online without needing in-person meetings or physical exchanges.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8601\" src=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ARTICLE-IMAGE_PDF-SIGN-1.jpg\" alt=\"sign-pdf-online\" width=\"3208\" height=\"1500\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/how-do-i-create-an-electronic-signature-online\">Signing electronic documents<\/a> <\/span>online is a convenient, time &amp; cost-effective digital solution for free eSign PDF online with environmental benefits. Individuals can easily sign PDF online free from anywhere in the world without being physically present.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Businesses can leverage the eSigning tool to sign multiple PDF documents online in bulk to improve productivity and efficiency by boosting business growth.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Can E-Signatures be Used to Sign PDF Online?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">The specific regulations related to electronic signatures in India are governed by the <a href=\"https:\/\/eprocure.gov.in\/cppp\/rulesandprocs\/kbadqkdlcswfjdelrquehwuxcfmijmuixngudufgbuubgubfugbububjxcgfvsbdihbgfGhdfgFHytyhRtMjk4NzY=\">Information Technology Act, 2000<\/a>. Electronic signatures are considered legally valid and enforceable in India, provided they fulfill certain requirements specified by the law.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/importance-of-digital-signature-certificates\">Digital Signature Certificates<\/a><\/span> (DSC) issued by Certifying Authorities (CA) to individuals and organizations must create legally valid electronic signatures. The act establishes the role of Certifying Authorities, who verify the signatory&#8217;s identity and ensure the electronic signature&#8217;s integrity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Online eSigning tools comply with <span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/esign-regulations-around-the-world\">electronic signature regulations<\/a><\/span>, ensuring the legality and enforceability of the signed PDFs. Security measures such as encryption, secure communication channels, and authentication layers protect the electronic signature process from unauthorized access and fraud and maintain document integrity.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>How to Sign a PDF Online\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Following the step-by-step process outlined below, individuals and organizations can easily sign PDF online using our <span style=\"color: #000000;\">free <a href=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/esign-workflow\">eSign<\/a><\/span> PDF online tool.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>Initiator Journey:<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Step 1.Initiation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">The initiator visits the Melento (Formerly SignDesk) portal to initiate eSigning and enters the <b>email ID<\/b> and <b>password<\/b> to <b>login<\/b> into the application. Once logged in, the initiator will be redirected to the eSigning dashboard. The Initiator can choose<b> Individual or Multiple workflows<\/b> by selecting <b>New Document<\/b> to commence the process of free eSign PDF online,based on the requirement.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8608\" src=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMAGE-BORDER_up-1.jpg\" alt=\"intiation-of-sign-pdf-online\" width=\"2888\" height=\"1383\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 2. Upload<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">The initiator can <b>upload<\/b> the PDF that needs to be signed or customize them if required. The user can merge multiple files as one pdf if there are multiple documents. The user can <b>Drag &amp; Drop<\/b> the file into the online application\u2019s interface.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8575\" src=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/02.jpg\" alt=\"sign-pdf-online-step-2-upload\" width=\"2888\" height=\"1383\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 3. Review &amp; Add Details\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Next, the initiator has to select the mode of signature to sign PDF online free. There are two types of signatures with 3-layer authentication.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><a href=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/electronic-signature\"><b><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Electronic Signature<\/span><\/b><\/a> &#8211; Email or Mobile OTP-based Signature<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><a href=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/what-is-digital-signature\"><b><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Digital Signature<\/span><\/b><\/a> &#8211; Aadhaar-based eSign\/DSC\/Aadhaar XML\/PAN\/Cloud Sign\/Cloud-based HSM<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8576\" src=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/03.jpg\" alt=\"sign-pdf-online-step-3-review-add-details\" width=\"2888\" height=\"1383\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">In this step, the user can proceed by adding stakeholders, checking workflow and related settings, and activity log to keep track of the document status.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Add Stakeholders Details<\/b>&#8211; The initiator adds stakeholders&#8217; details, including<b> name, email, and mobile number<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8577 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/04.jpg\" alt=\"sign-pdf-online-add-stakehoders-details-for-electronic-signature\" width=\"2888\" height=\"1383\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>NB<\/b>\u27a4 For Digital signature workflow, the initiator needs to select the digital signature mode before adding stakeholders&#8217; details.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8578\" src=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/05.jpg\" alt=\"sign-pdf-online-add-stakehoders-details-for-aadhaar-esign\" width=\"2888\" height=\"1383\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Signer Added<\/b> &#8211; After entering the details, the<b> signer is added <\/b> for signatures. The user can similarly add multiple signers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8583\" src=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/17.jpg\" alt=\"sign-pdf-online-signer-added\" width=\"2888\" height=\"1383\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 4. Invitation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">The <b>signer is notified<\/b> through email followed by a link to sign the pdf.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8582\" src=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/16.jpg\" alt=\"sign-pdf-online-signer-notified\" width=\"2888\" height=\"1383\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>Signer Journey\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Step 5. Signer Invite &amp; Validation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">An email with an<b> invitation<\/b> to sign the document is received by the signers at their respective email addresses.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8585\" src=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/15.jpg\" alt=\"sign-pdf-online-email-with-an-invitation\" width=\"2888\" height=\"1383\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>OTP Generation<\/b> &#8211; The signer will be asked to <b>generate an OTP<\/b> to access the file and the process to sign PDF online free.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8586\" src=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/14.jpg\" alt=\"sign-pdf-online-generate-otp\" width=\"2888\" height=\"1383\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>OTP Validation<\/b><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"> &#8211; OTP will be sent to the registered email address, and the signer needs to enter it to <b>validate the OTP<\/b>.\u00a0 After entering the OTP, the user can access all the documents in the signing workflow.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8587\" src=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/13.jpg\" alt=\"sign-pdf-online-enter-otp\" width=\"2888\" height=\"1383\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 6. E-Sign<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">The user can <b>review <\/b>the pdf before signing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8584 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/08-1.jpg\" alt=\"sign-pdf-online-step-6-review\" width=\"2888\" height=\"1383\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Face Capture<\/b> &#8211; The signer must consent to <b>capture his face<\/b> for real-time online verification by giving access to the device camera.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8588\" src=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/09.jpg\" alt=\"sign-pdf-online-face-capture\" width=\"2888\" height=\"1383\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">The workflow slightly differs in the electronic and digital signature process.<\/p>\n<p><b>1. Signing using Electronic Signature &#8211;<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Signature Customization<\/b> &#8211; The signer can choose the <b>signature font and color<\/b> from the available signature library and <b>draw <\/b>or <b>upload <\/b> an image of the signer\u2019s signature to provide the exact signature. The user can use the drag &amp; drop option to place the signature on the PDF.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8589\" src=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/10.jpg\" alt=\"sign-pdf-online-esign-customization\" width=\"2888\" height=\"1383\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>OTP Verification<\/b> &#8211; The signer<b> enters the OTP<\/b> received on the mobile number associated with the electronic signing to execute eSigning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8590\" src=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/11.jpg\" alt=\"sign-pdf-online-otp-verification\" width=\"2888\" height=\"1383\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>2. Sign using Digital Signature &#8211;<\/b> The signer is directed to the NSDL portal to proceed with the eSigning process. The user needs to choose eSign type (OTP\/DSC) for authentication.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Enter (VID\/Aadhaar) &#8211; <\/b>The signer enters the Aadhaar number or virtual ID.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8591\" src=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/12.jpg\" alt=\"sign-pdf-online-enter-vid-aadhaar\" width=\"2888\" height=\"1383\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>OTP Verification &#8211; <\/b>The signer enters and verifies OTP received on the mobile number associated with the electronic signing to execute eSigning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8592\" src=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/07-1.jpg\" alt=\"sign-pdf-online-otp-verification\" width=\"2888\" height=\"1383\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 7. Download\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">After the document is signed by all signers, the process of signing the PDF online is completed. The initiator can set an expiry date for signing to expedite the process.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8593\" src=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/06-1.jpg\" alt=\"sign-pdf-online-step-7-download\" width=\"2888\" height=\"1383\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">The signed PDF is sent to all stakeholders via emails enabling them to download for keepsake. An<span style=\"color: #333333;\"> <a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/esign-audit-trail-what-is-it-how-to-create-one\">audit trail<\/a> <\/span>is attached to the signed document that records all actions taken during the signing process. The audit trail includes timestamps, IP addresses, and other relevant information, such as signature type and algorithm, along with the geolocation of the signer, ensuring transparency and accountability.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>Importance of E-Signing PDF Documents<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Signing PDFs online holds significant importance in various scenarios, such as legal agreements, contracts, forms, and official documentation. It verifies the authenticity and integrity of the document, ensuring that it has not been tampered with.<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/what-is-an-e-signature\"> E-signatures<\/a> <\/span>provide a secure and legally recognized way to sign documents, eliminating the risks associated with physical signatures and ensuring the <span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/legal-validity-esign-india\">validity of the signed PDF<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>Benefits of Leveraging E-Signatures to Sign Documents Online<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">To sign PDF online using free eSign PDF online tools can address multiple challenges that traditional paper-based signing workflows face with their\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/top-10-benefits-esign\">multiple benefits<\/a>.<\/span> Embracing digital signature solutions for signing documents enhances efficiency and streamlines workflows in today&#8217;s digital era.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Remote Collaboration\u00a0<\/b>: <span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/esign-workflow\">Online e-signing tools<\/a><\/span> allow individuals and organizations to sign documents from anywhere &amp; anytime, offering convenient remote accessibility. Multiple parties can sign the same PDF document remotely and send the eSigned PDF electronically to the stakeholders, facilitating faster document processing and reducing delays.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Time Efficiency\u00a0<\/b>: The traditional printing, signing, scanning, and sending of documents is time-consuming. Free eSign PDF online software enables fast, easy, and efficient signing, reducing the time required to complete paperwork physically.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Cost Savings\u00a0<\/b>: Online signing reduces costs associated with printing and postage, making it a cost-effective solution. It lowers expenses for individuals and businesses and promotes environmental sustainability by reducing paper waste.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Security\u00a0<\/b>: <span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/how-use-esign-aadhaar-based-esignature\">Online signing tools<\/a><\/span> employ encryption and security measures to protect your documents, ensuring the privacy and confidentiality of electronic signatures. Our digital eSigning tool employs encryption and high-security measures to protect documents from tampering.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Legally Binding\u00a0<\/b>: Most online signing tools and even free eSign PDF online tools comply with electronic signature laws and regulations, ensuring the legality and enforceability of the signed PDF. It provides the same<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/esign-validity-esign-legally-valid-india-2\"> legal validity<\/a><\/span> as a physical signature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>Optimize Your Document Management Workflow with Online PDF Signatures<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/signdesk.com\/\">Melento (Formerly SignDesk),<\/a><\/span><\/strong> a digital solution provider, offers an <span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/electronic-signature\">AI-powered electronic signature software<\/a><\/span>, eSign to sign PDF online.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Signing digital documents electronically has revolutionized handling paperwork, offering convenience, efficiency, and enhanced security.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Embrace the digital transformation and streamline your document signing process by leveraging the power of eSignatures to sign PDF online.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/talk-to-sales\"><button class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-submit envor-btn envor-btn-primary envor-btn-normal\" style=\"border-radius: 30px !important; background-color: #00b087; border: #00b087;\" type=\"button\"><strong>Book a Free Demo<\/strong><\/button><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why should Businesses Sign PDF Online?\u00a0 Signing PDF documents online has become a convenient and efficient way to handle paperwork in the digital age. 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