Signing a Contract
The signer's experience — read, review, and sign in the browser.
When someone receives a contract from QuickContract, they don't need to install anything or create an account. The entire signing experience happens in the browser. This page walks through what the external party sees from the moment they click the link to the moment the signed contract is delivered.
The signing flow
Open the link
The signer receives an email with a unique, secure link. Clicking it opens the contract in a web-based viewer that works in any modern browser — Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge. No plugins, no downloads, no account creation.
Read the full contract
The viewer displays the complete contract in a clean, readable format. The signer can scroll through every section and clause at their own pace. The layout is designed for comfortable reading, with clear headings and well-spaced text — not a tiny PDF preview.
Leave comments (optional)
If the signer has questions or wants to flag a concern before signing, they can leave inline comments on specific sections of the contract. These comments are visible to the contract sender in QuickContract, making it easy to resolve issues without switching to email threads.
Draw or type a signature
When the signer is ready, they scroll to the signature area and either draw their signature using a mouse or trackpad, or type their name to generate a signature. Both methods produce a legally recognized electronic signature.
Confirm and submit
After placing their signature, the signer clicks Confirm. At this point, their identity details (name, email, IP address, timestamp) are recorded as part of the audit trail, and the signature becomes final. The signer cannot modify the contract after confirming.
After signing
Once the signature is confirmed, two things happen automatically:
- Signed PDF generated. QuickContract produces a PDF of the contract with all signatures embedded directly in the document. This PDF includes a summary of the audit trail on the final page.
- Both parties receive a copy. The signer gets the signed PDF delivered to their email. The contract sender sees the updated status in QuickContract and can download the same signed PDF at any time.
Each signature link is tied to a specific signer and contract. Once the signer confirms their signature, the link can no longer be used to modify or re-sign the document. If a new signature is needed, the sender must initiate a new signing request.
Browser compatibility
The signing page works in all modern browsers on desktop and mobile. The signer can review and sign from their phone if needed — the interface adapts to smaller screens. Drawing a signature works with touch input on tablets and phones, which is often more natural than using a mouse.