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eSignature

eSignature

An electronic signature, or e-signature, is a legal way to get consent or agreement from another person. In most cases, an e-signature is as legally binding as a traditional handwritten signature.

There are many reasons you might need an e-signature. For example, you may need to sign a contract, fill out an online form, or make a purchase. You may also use an e-signature to sign up for a service or create an account.

E-signatures are made possible by electronic signatures technology. This technology uses cryptographic algorithms to create a unique digital signature for each signer. The digital signature is then attached to the document or form being signed.

When you receive a document or form that requires your signature, you can open it in your electronic signatures software and verify the digital signature. This verifies that the document or form has not been tampered with and that the signer is who they say they are.Once you have verified the document or form, you can add your own digital signature. To do this, you will need to generate a cryptographic key pair. This key pair consists of a public key and a private key. The public key is used to verify your identity, while the private key is used to sign the document or form.

After you have added your digital signature, the document or form is complete and ready to be sent. The recipient can then verify your identity and ensure that

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