# E-signing settings

These settings apply to all documents sent for e-signature within the workspace, including both meeting minutes and other documents, ensuring a consistent, secure and compliant signing process for all signers.

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**Note:** Changes to these settings do not affect e-signing processes that have already been started. They only apply to e-signings initiated after the settings have been updated.
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## Hide personal number in signed PDF

When e-signing with eID, personal identity numbers are normally included in the signed PDF as part of the identification evidence. With this setting, you can choose to hide personal numbers in the signed document. This can be useful in situations where signed documents, such as approved meeting minutes, may need to be shared more broadly or made publicly available, helping to protect personal information. 

To hide personal identity numbers in the signed PDF, follow these steps:

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Navigate to `Settings` in the main menu.
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Expand the **Electronical signing** section. 
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Turn on the  `Hide personal number in signed PDF` toggle.

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## Require authentication to view&#x20;

When an e-signing process is started, signers receive an email with a unique signing link that allows them to open, review and sign the document smoothly. If you want to increase security beyond the unique link, you can enable this setting so that signers must authenticate themselves with an additional factor before they can view the document. This setting only applies when the signing process is also configured to require additional authentication for the actual signing.

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Navigate to `Settings` in the main menu.
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Expand the **Electronical signing** section.&#x20;
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Turn on the `Require authentication to view` toggle.

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