In our continuous efforts to enhance the security and efficiency of your digital signing experience, we’re introducing SMS verification: an access restriction method that allows you to safeguard your documents by controlling who is authorized to view and sign them.
The introduction of SMS verification also brings a refreshed appearance to recipient settings for viewing and signing documents when creating case files.
Why SMS Verification?
- Enhanced Security: SMS verification allows only the intended recipient with the specified phone number to view and sign the documents, reducing the risk of unauthorized access. It adds an extra layer of security especially for use cases such as Simple Electronic Signatures (SES) or when a signing request is sent to a shared email account.
- Global Functionality: SMS verification works with all global mobile phone numbers, offering a flexible and convenient verification solution for international signers that do not have access to local eIDs.
- Data Privacy: SMS verification enables increased GDPR compliance by protecting sensitive documents, ensuring that only the authorized individuals can access and view documents.
What’s New?
- User Interface Enhancements: With SMS verification, signing and viewing restrictions for recipients get a visual refresh. This is purely a design update and no existing functionality is changing as a result, other than the inclusion of SMS. We are also introducing new tooltips in this section to guide the users better.
- Changes to Signer Experience: When SMS verification is enabled, signers need to enter a 6-digit code which they will receive as a text message. This step occurs before a document can be viewed. After their identity is confirmed, signers will have access to existing signing methods as configured: eIDs and SES.
Learn More
For a full guide on how to enable and use SMS verification, visit our Help Center.