# E-sign document

Hippoly Docs supports e-signing directly in the workspace, using the same secure Scrive-powered e-signing as files and meeting minutes. Once a document is signed, it's locked as read-only and a signed PDF is stored alongside it.

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E-signing a document requires that your workspace has e-signing enabled and has available signing credits. Check with your workspace administrator if you're not sure.
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Open the document you want to send for signing. The document should be ready for signing — once the signing flow starts, no more changes can be made.
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Click the `Sign` action. If the document is still a draft, Hippoly will remind you that it's about to be shared as part of the signing flow.
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Follow the prompts to add the signers and any additional signing options, then confirm. Hippoly sends the signing request.
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While signing is in progress, the document shows a **Signing** indicator. Once all signers have signed, the document status changes to **Signed** and the signed PDF is stored alongside the document.
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## After signing

A signed document is **read-only** — no one can edit its content. You can still download the signed PDF and view the document's [version history](/using-hippoly/hippoly-docs/version-history.md). See [Download document](/using-hippoly/hippoly-docs/download-document.md) to get the signed PDF.


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